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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. Johnson Robert" <robjohnsonoffice007@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:35:33 +0100
Subject: Financial Loan

Dear Sir / Madam,

My name is Robert Johnson, financial consultant (broker) base in the
United Kingdom.

I help companies and individuals get loans to fund their projects
without collateral. I will assist you get a loan but my commission is
only 1% of the total face value but subject for negotiations. My
Commission will be paid after you receive the loan.

I was able to source for a very credible and reliable party that shall
be willing to work with your corporation in order to actualize your
desires and pursuit for loan financing. We had discussed extensively
and the lending party is able to actualize the loan financing up to
the tune of EUR500m to EUR5 billion but to be released in tranches of
EUR500m each Until the total amount is exhausted.

Just to clarify some salient areas of the Agreement, which will be
forwarded to you later, the interest payable on the loan is 2% but
nevertheless subject to negotiation by both parties. This is repayable
loan and valid for 366days maturity/expiry period but can be subject
to further extension to 15 years with corresponding payment of the
interest fee for subsequent year(s).

Kindly respond as quickly as possible therewith notifying your
willingness to proceed with the structure.

Office Address;
Unit 2 Popin Business Centre, South Way, Wembley, Middlesex, England,
HA9 0HB. United Kingdom.
Email: robjohnsonoffice007@gmail.com

Best Regards
Robert Johnson
financial consultant.

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