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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Grayson Leo <info@paulandrewdesign.com>
Reply-To: graysonleo@consultant.com
Date: 12 Dec 2021 17:21:00 -0800
Subject: Investment Manager
Greetings,
I am obliged to open this vital business discussion with you for a possible investment partnership. The IMF declared that we have entered the financial crisis as more than 80 countries have requested emergency assistance from the organization.
The Bank of America forecasts that the recession caused by Covid-19 could be the worst on the record. Besides, 20 million people are expected to lose their jobs leading to a massive increase in the unemployment rate to a staggering 15.6%. For this reason we are looking for Business/Companies to go into partnership with.
We have the capacity to provide direct Business funding for large investment projects from Royal Household Investment Groups. Our investment capital for Europe and Asia is over (i.e., US$ 645million) and we have the funds right there In Europe, Asia and Africa. We also Have funds under management of Finance Companies in the United States of America (USA).
However before we provide the investment funds, we would like to have a Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement and Terms for Consideration and Endorsement. We shall need the following information: 1 Telephone Numbers and Fax. 2 The investment Amount required. 3 Business plan or proposal for further information on the MOU and Investment Terms.
Regards,
Mr.Grayson Leo
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