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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.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- iannick@accountant.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: colson claude <clsnclaude@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 May 2022 09:06:20 +0100
Subject: GREETINGS
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Dear Sir/ Madam.
I hope this message meets you well.
We are a private registered financial investment company based in UK.
I would like to drive and discuss innovative ideas, connections, and
development of business propositions with our improved capital portfolio.
I am looking to work with a reputable individual/firm to engage in a profit
oriented ventures in your country and perhaps with your assistance, we
could get low tax rates.
I do have the mandate of a PRIVATE client of mine from Nigeria with
delicate political background to seek for individuals with Financial
Management know-hows to handle the investment and management of his funds.
As a Private financial and investment company, we are seeking individuals
who have funds management abilities that can manage the funds into a
profitable investment.
Should you be interested to engage us for a more detailed discussion on the
aforementioned proposal, please write me directly. I look forward to
working with you on any future business collaborations.
Best Regards
Mr.Ian Nick
Email: iannick@accountant.com
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