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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:
- "might come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Michael Adams <infomichaeladams@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:26:18 +0100
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL
Good day, this email might come to you as a surprise but it’s a huge
blessing without you spending any of your own Funds.
I have a reserved client who intends to reassign his portfolio (Funds).
He is interested in a high yielding business with a minimum risk. His
expected ROI (return on investment) is between 5-3% for a duration of 15
renewable years. He is also offering 3% annual remuneration to any
interested fund manager. MOU will be sent to you which contains all the
details about this investment which you will study, sign and send back.
Finally you are not giving any upfront payment on this investment
project. More details will be given to you including my personal
information.
If you think you can handle this, Please contact me for more detailed,
I look forward to your favorable response.
Best Regards,
Michael Adams.
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