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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Miss June Kunugi" (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:32:05 -0700
Subject: Project partnership
Dear Sir
I am Ms June Kunugi the Director of UNICEF’s Public Partnerships and project Division since 2021 till date.I oversee the organization’s resource mobilization UN partnerships on private and government sector. .
I am aware of the unsafe nature of the internet but I want us to establish
an investment in your Country together as a partnership. UNDP is the United Nations’ lead agency on international development. We support countries and communities as they work to eradicate poverty and engage in community projects in Partnership.
I am searching for a foreign partner who will partner with me in the
completion of a Multi-million Dollar contract transaction. This transaction
has to do with UN Contract supply & project community development and it's
100% risk free and financially profitable and economically viable.
I am open for negotiation.
All arrangements will be made under a legitimate framework.
Full details will be disclosed to you on your expression of interest
I look forward to doing good business with you.
Warmest Regards
June Kunugi Director,
Public Partnerships and project Division
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