419 scam: "MERCHANT INVESTMENT LOAN"< mailnull@aes.inf.br> INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "MERCHANT INVESTMENT LOAN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info@financialmerchantsource.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 05:04:10 -0400
Subject: INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

FINANCAIL MERCHANT CAPITAL SOURCE LLP

2120 Main Street, Suite 220

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Subject: Investment Proposal

I am William (Michael) Hill, a retired chartered accountant and broker

to investors who are ready to partner in projects, business and give

loans to prospective companies.

My investors are looking to fund any lucrative business/project that

needs $50,000 to 375,000,000.00 US DOLLARS or more in funds. My investor ideal offer

would be $500,000,000.00 US DOLLARS BUT not above. I seek for a cooperation

from you as an individual who specialize in viable projects and

business grants. My investor finance programs are unmatched and are

ready to fund on serious and financially stimulated businesses.

FUNDING BANK

Send me a PM of your business proposal or link me to a website. I am

looking for people who already have a business and are successful or

people who have a solid business plan who are ready to startup their

dream. I will review and agree to the most promising and enticing

business proposals provided to me.

Please be as detailed as possible and PDF files are more than welcome

for a review.

Thank you in advance for a good working relationship.

Best regards,

William Michael Hill

DRE # 01070999

Professional LLP®/Registered ACCA

EMAIL= info@financialmerchantsource.com

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