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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Larry Boateng <ezeus999@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:28:14 -1200
Subject: Investment
Dear Sir
I must first apologize for my unsolicited mail.permission.I am aware that
this is certainly an unconventional approach to establishing a
relationship, because the internet has been greatly abused these days
I am Mr. Larry Boateng, a consultant from the Republic of Ghana. I have a
high profile client who wishes to partner with your company on Joint
Venture with good (Return On Investment (ROI) based on your directive and
guidance. Amount involved is US$400,000,000:00 (Four hundred
million united states dollars) only into your company.
If you are interested in entering into a Joint Venture with my client for a
long lasting business relation, kindly indicate your interest by providing
me with your telephone number for more discussion.
I wait to hear from you
Regards.
Mr.Larry Boateng
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