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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: LEE SANG GON <pinpinatta189@gmail.com>
Reply-To: attapin1@yahoo.com.ph
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:17:56 +1300
Subject: Greetings.......

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ATTENTION: Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am LEE SANG GON, kindly permit me to discuss an urgent business
investment to be sole managed and supervised by you or your company in
your country, this is a great venture and this project is highly
lucrative and prospective for a long term large financial turn over
and presently most legitimate money-making ventures. I assure you that
you will be glad. Send your reply for more updates of my personality
and the transaction status and mode of operation.

Waiting for your prompt response.

Thank you.
Affectionately Yours,
LEE SANG GON.
INVESTOR'S AGENT/FACILITATOR OFFICER.
TRUST, TRANSPARENCY, RESPECT, FAIRNESS.
E-Mail: - attapin1@yahoo.com.ph

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