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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Forex trading" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <williamscoopertrading@inbox.lv>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:50:05 +0200
Subject: Forex trading

I am Williams Cooper, a fully registered USA based Forex expert. Forex trading is a trade platform where individuals and brokers are given the opportunity to trade between currency and exchange rate. You can actually make up to $30,000 USD weekly from trading Forex with the help of an expert trader's 100% management and security.

In regards to Forex trading, anyone can profit financially from the sales and purchase between currency and exchange rate online. For instance, if you decide to buy $50 worth and in the next 60 sec, the financial value of the currency you purchased either increases or decreases. If it increases, you could sell the purchase for a higher amount and make profit.

This trade is virtually carried out on a verified and secured platform with a 99% assurance of profit on a daily basis. It’s no magic. In addition to my trading skills acquired over the years, it’s pertinent to inform you that I utilize an automated trading software {trading robot} as this has made me an exceptional trader and one of the best in this field.

HERE IS A LIST OF OUR INVESTMENT PLANS AND WEEKLY RETURNS:

*Invest $300 Withdraw $1,000 Weekly
*Invest $600 Withdraw $1,600 Weekly
*Invest $1,000 Withdraw $4,600 Weekly
*Invest $2,000 Withdraw $9,700 Weekly
*Invest $5,000 Withdraw $24,700 Weekly
*Invest $10,000 Withdraw $49,700 Weekly

I am very transparent in my business and promises to be honest with you. Sometimes profits are lesser than the expected return on investment {ROI} but loss of capital is impossible. All that I require from you is trust, commitment and cooperation so as to enable me meet the targeted return on investment as I have done with other clients and once we have this understanding, I am confident that we shall be able to maintain a long lasting business relationship.
In view of the aforementioned, what is required of you is to set up a trading account on our website {which I will send to you upon request} after which you will make an investment deposit to your trading account. I as your account manager will be fully responsible for your daily trading activity on your behalf. I charge only 5% as a trading fee from your weekly profits and you are allowed unrestricted access to monitor your trading account at all times.

Are you ok with my offer?
Are you ready to invest in this trade?

NB: Forex trading is 100% legal and acceptable worldwide. Also, the money you will invest is 101% safe. As I stated earlier, I utilize very effective trading robots and this has made me a very successful and exceptional trader in this field. Rest assured that your investment will be handled with a high degree of professionals and expertise hence client’s satisfaction is my topmost priority.

I look forward to your prompt reply.

Best regards,

Williams Cooper

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