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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: "Dr. Mrs. Jewel Howard-Taylor." <giacomo0000011@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jewelhoward77@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 12:26:32 +0100
Subject: PREFFERED ASSISTANCE>>>

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Dear Friend,

I am Senator Jewel Howard-Taylor based in Monrovia the capital of Liberia.
I am a sole custodian of a treasured fund. This fund investment belongs to
I and my husband an Ex-President of Liberia. We decided to look for someone
reliable to help us invest this fund. The said fund investment amounts to
USD 25.5million. We would oblige any investor who will come up with visible
and attainable project.

I vehemently need a partner who can handle my investment desire. I wish to
invest in real estate and properties. It will be my utmost gratitude to
round up all concerning this as soon as possible to avoid sentimental bias
and impression from people having been elected into power as vice president
of Liberia.

The incessant scam all over has compounded the issue of trust so we do find
it hard to trust people who can help us in very sensitive and vital
transactions such like this. It will gladden my heart to realize I have
stumbled on the right contact. It will interest me further if you would key
in with common business interest, goal and objective. This will undoubtedly
build a great business partnership between us.

Please take note that 20% of the total sum has been assigned as your own
slot. I shall embark on a visit with my Son for the investment once the
transaction is concluded. I urge you to keep in touch with me as soon as
you get this mail as this will give us a good set off. Meanwhile furnish me
with the following information; your full Names, Age, Contact
Address/telephone and Occupation.

Above all please be assured that the fund is not in any way related to
Terrorist / Drug Funding hence all transfers would be channeled via the
normal protocol of funds transfer with all documentation duly observed. I
await your prompt and favorable response.

Reply via email:= jewelhoward77@gmail.com

Best regards,

Dr. Mrs. Jewel Howard-Taylor.
Vice President.

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