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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: Mr Umar Zain <umarzain241@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:29:57 +0800
Subject: Greetings, Please see these as a beneficial message and get back to
me immediately.

--
Greetings From Mr. Umar Zain.

I have a Mutual/Beneficial Business Project that would be beneficial
to you. I only have two questions to ask of you, if you are
interested.

1. Can you handle this project?
2. Can I give you this trust?

Please note that the deal requires high level of maturity, honesty
and secrecy. This will involve moving some money from my office, on
trust to your hands or bank account. Also note that i will do
everything to make sure that the money is moved as a purely legitimate
fund, so you will not be exposed to any risk.

I request for your full co-operation. I will give you details and
procedure when I receive your reply, to commence this transaction, I
require you to immediately indicate your interest by a return reply. I
will be waiting for your response in a timely manner.


Best Regard,
Umar Zain.

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