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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Andrew Henderson <barrrandhenderson@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:06:38 +0200
Subject: From John Solomon
I have a client that is looking for a credible Fund Manager/Entrepreneur
that has the capacity to receive and invest funds up to One Hundred and
Forty Three Million United States Dollars Only for a period of 10 years and
the Return on Investment (ROI) will be solely determined by the Fund
Manager/Entrepreneur. Against this background we are seeking your
indulgence to respond to us indicating if you are capable and willing to
partner with us in the investment of One Hundred and Forty Three Million
United States Dollars Only, in a covert expedient and confidential manner.
You are assured of the utmost standards of confidentiality, and press
anonymity and beyond where they so desire. Be further advised to maintain
the strictest level of confidentiality also. This is part of our
precautionary measure to avoid any problem because of status.
The Fund Owner has no knowledge of any investment and therefore you are to
choose where the aforesaid fund can be invested wisely. Contact me for more
details if you are interested.
Kind Regards,
Mr. John Solomon
International Business Consultant.
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