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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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Fraud email example:

From: "0lusegun shola esq." <aparviainen@cvsd.org>
Reply-To: olusegun5050@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:42:13 -0700
Subject: Dear Sir/Madam,

Sir,



Sorry for the inconvenience reading from me through this medium may cause you.



I have a client who wants to reassign USD$50 Million United States Dollar for investment in your Company or any company of your choice.



If you think you can handle the said Funds and Investments thereof, kindly send your details and I shall provide you with more details about my client who happens to be a high ranking political figure from Africa, He seeks utmost confidentiality because of his political position.



You are expected to:

1. Receive the Investment funds in your name as the beneficiary/Fund Manager

2. Place the funds into profitable investment ventures in your country or any other Country of your choice where taxation is minimal and Government Policies encourage foreign investment.

3. Invest and manage the said funds for a minimum of Ten (10) years.



Reply ONLY to my confidential email: ( olusegun5050@gmail.com )



Thanking you in advance for your interest.



Yours faithfully,



0lusegun shola esq.

[Principal Partner]

TSAX &Associates.

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