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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447520648770
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.
- g.a.mboweni@consultant.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: g.a.mboweni@gmail.comt
Reply-To: G.A.Mboweni@consultant.com
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:36:25 -0700
Subject: Business Collaboration Options

Dear Sir/Madam,
I hereby formally ask your consent to present you with this mutual investm=
ent opportunity for consideration, based on my private search via the (F.C.=
C) for a reliable partner with the capacity to go into a beneficial busines=
s partnership. My name is Mr G. A. Mboweni, an investment Portfolio manager=
for Sub Saharan Regions, We represent the interests of very wealthy indivi=
duals and consortium seeking for individuals & corporate bodies with Financ=
ial Management know-hows on fund managements and investment strategies, ran=
ging through several fields and area of specialization. =

The scope of my obligation is basically to create and fund investments opp=
ortunities with maximum return on Investments. Currently, I am in direct c=
ontact with a top government official heading the Petroleum Ministry of his=
country with funds In excess of US$137M , available for private Investment=
, said funds were realised as a result of Over invoiced sale in petroleum =
products during the last quarter Q2 in the year 2019 having completed the a=
udit requirements, said funds could now be utilized under a private managem=
ent that will be discussed on hearing back from you. An agreed percentage o=
f the funds shall be allotted to you for your kind co-operation and assista=
nce on completion of the possession takeover of funds.
Furthermore, If you have the required management skills, credible and viab=
le ongoing projects, existing business that requires expansions on any leve=
l, we would be delighted to Chanel most of the funds into a solid investmen=
t opportunity that you would present for consideration .
Due to the sensitivity of the position my client holds in his country and =
the unstable environment politically, he would prefer to channel/move major=
ity of the funds into a more stable economy and developing nations for safe=
keeping / Investments. Once we are convinced on your capacity to handle th=
e said funds, maintain absolute and non disclosure of information thereby k=
eeping details very confidential, we will provide you with all necessary in=
formation and documentations relating to the said funds for your perusal an=
d confirmation.
=

Finally, you can reach me directly via the below mentioned email / phone li=
ne for more information drawing a brief introduction of yourself and busine=
ss operations to enable us revert and act accordingly. We expect this proje=
ct to be completed within 30 working days as all approvals for the release =
of funds has been obtained in accordance with the payment regulations.
Thanking you for your time in reading my message, while I look forward to =
hearing back from you soon should you wish to work with me on the above sta=
ted and hoping you would treat the content with utmost discretion and confi=
dentiality of all persons involved in this project .
=

Sincerely yours,
Mr.Gilbert A.Mboweni
Senior Associate,
Investment Manager
Allied Consults Services
Mobile: +44 752 064 8770
Email: G.A.Mboweni@consultant.com

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