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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.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- obaidhadialbarazi1968@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "RONALD BURT" <morad@esculap.pl>
Reply-To: obaidhadialbarazi1968@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 03:55:22 -0700
Subject: RE : Private Placement Funding Initiative
Greetings and welcome to the private placement funding concept.
We have a direct mandate from our investors to seek new business opportunities and projects for possible funding and capital financing.
Given the current turmoil in the banking industry, I wanted to reach out with a quick note. A lot of companies are looking to raise Capital right now to help with their financing needs.
*Here are a few things we can offer:
*Competitive Pricing
*Quick turn-around
*Financing for almost any type of project
*No bailouts needed
Our investors are from the Gulf region and intend to invest in viable ventures or projects which you are currently executing or intend to embark upon as a means of expanding their global portfolio. We are open to further discussions on this subject through any medium you deem appropriate.
Let's connect for a short call in the coming days. What day and time this week works best?
Warm regards,
RONALD BURT
Snr Consultant
Email: obaidhadialbarazi1968@gmail.com
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