419 scam: "George Coetze"<ty_hess003@yahoo.com> Private

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- gcoetze@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "George Coetze" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <gcoetze@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:42:12 +0200
Subject: Private

Sir,

I want to inquire on the possibility of investing in your business as venture capital or if you have the experience and capability to manage funds as fund Manager.My name is Mr. George Coetze, I worked at Africa Development Bank (ADB) project financing division but now a private financial consultant presently across the globe. I represent a high profile government official from one of the African countries who have some funds he wants to invest outside his home country. There is need to move the funds out from the present location through bank using an individual who can invest it in a lucrative business venture.

To qualify for this offer the person must be a credible business owner in need of funds for expansion/venture capital or fund Manager with an excellent financial management skill and will be ready to provide a business plan capable of achieving good profit annually. The preference will be investment in the real estate sector with a high return on investment (ROI) therefore your assistance in this regards will be needed if you will be interested to work with us. It is important to note that a physical meeting will be arranged between the parties in an agreed location to perfect the work plan

Reply using my direct email: gcoetze@aol.com for further information and discussion if you are capable and interested.

Best Regards

Mr. George Coetze

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