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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: WAGDY REZKEL SHEIKH <wagdyrezkelsheikh@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:28:36 +0100
Subject: INVESTMENT
Hi!
My name is Mr. Sean Ryan a representative of cloud finance committee
that handles contract related matters to Investment funding. We gives
loan at 3% interest rate (USD$1million above at maximum duration of 8
years). Do let us know how much loan you need and how many years or
moth do you wish to pay back the loan.
We will Appreciate your prompt response to any of above information below
Best Regards,
Email: cyrus@pncgroup.net
WhatsApp:+1 (512) 553-2073
Mr Sean Ryan
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