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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: "Dr. Victor Jack" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drvictorjack4@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 22:20:14 -0700
Subject: Urgent Attention

Dear Sir/ Madam,

We are Investment Project Financing provides IBRD loan, We lend to businesses and individuals
that require Long term and short term funding Loans for all purposes including purchases,
refinances, cash flow, debt consolidation, new opportunity, start-up funding, property
investment, renovation or development at a low interest rate for a duration of 3 -20 years.

We pay 1% commission to brokers/ Agents who introduce project owners for finance or other
opportunities.
We take a common sense approach to lending and can often assist when the banks cannot.
For further details, contact directly with your business plans or project summary.
Anticipating your reply, Email :jackvictor152@gmail.com or drvictorjack4@gmail.com

Yours Truly,

Dr. Victor Jack
Executive Director

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