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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: Mohamed Abdalla <taurusfinancialinvestment2@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:10:52 -0400
Subject: Investment Funding







Dear Sir,

We are expanding our global presence by investing into projects in the
form of equity finance, loan/JV partnership. We grant our funding at a
guaranteed 3% ROI per annul for projects to 10years term and above, We
have the financial capacity to fund starting & existing projects
between $5M-500 Million USD. Please email us your project Executive
Summary for review and possible approval for funding.

We are currently seeking means of expanding and relocating our business
interest in the following sectors: Banking, Real Estate, Stock
Speculation and Mining, Transportation, Health sector and Tobacco or
any other sector you may suggest.

PLEASE NOTE: Intermediaries / Consultants / Brokers are welcome to
bring their clients and are 100% protected. In complete confidence, we
will do good business.


Kindly revert back if you have projects that needs funding for further
discussion and negotiation.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Regards,
Mohamed Abdalla




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