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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: =?UTF-8?B?TXIuwqBBYmR1bGxhaMKgRy7CoE11c3RhcGhh?= <ltpa10bcl@gmail.com>
Reply-To: G006677@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:43:28 +0800
Subject: Hello My Friend,. Re; I Need Your Sincere Cooperation

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Dear Friend,
Please Lets Talk
How are you doing today? Please forgive me for contacting you through
this media. Really,i know its not a conventional way of establishing a
relationship of trust, though, i presumed it is the easiest and
fastest way I can reach you for this purpose, well. My name is Mr.
Abdullah G. Mustapha. It's my pleasure to contact you today basically
to seek your consent in assisting my client on his investment plans in
your country which involves a capital fund of $6,700,000.00 project
through a reliable/honest individual or company that can handle this
project.

Please can you can handle this project successfully for a percentahe
share?, Well, we suggested investing in productions or any good and
lucrative venture there in your country through your expert advice and
directions to avoid any misconduct in the process.

The modalities of your percentage share and safety of the investment
fund in your position will be discussed as soon as you indicate your
willingness and interest to work with me.

Please Kindly indicate your capability and interest in working with
me sincerely in this regard
by repling via Private Email Address as stated here (
G006677@hotmail.com ) only.

Regards

Mr. Abdullah G. Mustapha
Email: G006677@hotmail.com

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