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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Nicholas Hamilton <conelleymac@gmail.com>
Reply-To: nicholashamilton033@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:38:13 +0100
Subject: Hello
Good day,
We represent an investment company working to finance realistic and
profitable projects, acquiring our interest through a soft loan with
an ROI of approximately 1.5% for a period of 5 to 10 years depending
on the project feasibility and renewable term.
You can always email me if you have any questions or would like more
information about our lending service. Your positive reply as soon as
possible will be highly appreciated.
We are also looking for financial advisors and brokers with a
qualified background to work with us as our agents and
representatives. In case you are interested and have clients who need
credit. Please let us know.
Website: www.treaty-global.com
Best wishes,
Mr Nicolas Hamilton.
Investment Manage
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