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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Godson Neoson <reza@belindajaya.com>
Reply-To: godsonneo12@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:27:26 +0700
Subject: INVESTMENT



--
My Greetings to you.

I would like to confirm first if you have returned back to business, and
we hope that the Corona Virus has not caused too many casualties in your
country, Our prayers are with you.

We are private financiers, specialize in both start up projects and
existing businesses needing funding for expansion. We are committed to
helping businesses develop and succeed.

We will like to partner with you/your company should you be interested
or may require funding for the expansion of your business. We will be
glad to receiving your terms and condition before proceeding further.

We are currently seeking means of expanding and relocating our business
interest in the following sectors: Manufacturers, Real Estate,
Hospitality sector, Stock Speculation and Mining, Transportation, Health
sector, Agriculture, Construction Company, Oil & Gas and Green Energy or
any other sector you may suggest.

We are open for discussion to any lucrative investments you can
recommend to us will be implemented under a blind trust investment joint
Venture Capital Funds.
Looking forward to hear from you.

Sincere regards,



Chris Godson

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