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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: Kevin Chuck <chuckmax03@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 13:41:48 +0100
Subject: Investment Proposal

I represent a group of company based in Russia Oil Company and we are
currently seeking means of expanding and relocating our business
interest in Asia, Europe, Africa and USA in the following sectors:
Banking, real estate, stock, Hotels, Communication Services,
Agriculture Forestry, thus any sector.

Or if you have any experiences in any order sector you let me know.
We are ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of
generating 100% annual return on investment (AROI).JV partnership but
If you need loans to establish your company or any of your business,
we can provide loan for you. Project must be over $38 million usd
total budget. I hope to hear from you.

www.gazprom.com/projects

Best Regards,

Mr Kevin Chuck.

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