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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: Oscar Okwara <scarokwara111@gmail.com>
Reply-To: elizabethmiles010@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2021 23:40:58 -1100
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Dear Sir,

My name is Oscar Okwara from Imo State , the Eastern Part of Nigeria ,
Aregion filled with Milk and Honey in Africa .


I have a business / investment proposal I would like to share with you if
interested . This is in respect to raw materials (Rubber Tree Farm) where
I come from, which can be used for the production of footballs, car tyres
and other materials related to soccer as well as cotton and many more .

The Rubber Farm is located in my hometown and available for inspection and
shipment to any country of your choice if interested . We intend to extend
the production and we are in search of investors who are willing to invest
in this business venture and the profit will be shared 50/50 .

This investment will require at least $1,000,000 to $8,000,000 to start off
and which will generate profits if well invested in . The Rubber Farm
already covered about a few hectares of land and we expect the expansion to
be massive .

This is not a scam or any form of fraudulent activities, we are ready to
meet in person if interested.

More details will be provided to you including photos if required .

You can reach me on whatsapp at +2349068885739 or call +233206832958.
E-mail: scarokwara11@gmail.com

Mr. Oscar Okwara.

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