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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: Mohammed Hamid <saidmohammedhamid67@gmail.com>
Reply-To: saidmohammedhamid62@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:03:41 +0200
Subject: CAN HAMID FAMILY FUND BE ENTRUSTED INTO YOUR HAND FOR ROI

As-salamu alaykum,

This is Said Mohammed Hamid, a Syrian now in Togo & Ghana.

Have gotten your name and details from a business publication noting that
you're a reputable personality. I have resorted to contacting you solely to
seek your support to invest my family fund (US$125,000,000.00) under your
good supervision & monitor. And once we secured the fund under your
supervision. In fact, for standing as an inherent beneficiary, you'll be
compensated with 35% of the net sum.

Now if you have a viable project that can generate a good ROI (Return on
Investment) within the period of funding, confirm your ability to
collaborate with my family to invest the fund under a viable (profitable)
investment with good ROI.

If yes, then provide us with your business details, documents or investment
plan. Upon receipt of your positive response we'll determine the prospect,
viability & growth potential of your investment line; thereafter arrange a
phone meeting to discuss your investment terms & conditions.

Best regards,

Mohammed Hamid-Ali
email: saidmohammedhamid62@gmail.com <saidmohammedhamid60@gmail.com>

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