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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: Mark Roberts <project114us@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mroberts552020@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:31:45 +0100
Subject: Investment Request/Proposal

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Greetings,
I represent a Group of Company who is currently seeking means of
expanding and relocating his business interest abroad in the following
sectors:energy, oil/Gas, real estate, construction, stock, mining,
transportation, health sector, tobacco, Communication Services,
Agriculture or any other viable sector. More so, we are ready to
facilitate and fund any business that is capable of generating 5%
annual return on investment (AROI) on Joint Venture partnership bases.
We are seeking for a credible and trustworthy investment partner on
Joint Ventures Partnership in any viable business/project. Please
write me for possible business co-operation. If you think you have a
solid background and idea of making good profit in any of the
mentioned business sectors or any other business in your country We
look forward to discuss this opportunity in details with you.
Mark Roberts
mroberts552020@gmail.com

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