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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: "Dr. Akin Kemal" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drakinkemal@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:02:34 -0800
Subject: BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP !!!

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well.I am Dr. Akin Kemal, Branch Manager QNB Finansbank Istanbul Turkey, I am writing to express my interest in investing in your company. After careful consideration and thorough research, I am confident in the potential of your company and would like to contribute to its growth and success.

I understand that your company is a dynamic and innovative organization operating in the [industry/sector].Your commitment to excellence, market leadership, and strong track record have caught my attention. I believe that your company's vision aligns with my investment goals, and I am excited about the opportunity to be part of your journey, This transaction is confidential and requires trust ,dedication from you if you are ready to make this business a success, I am under the believe that my sharing ratio is accepted by you, 50/50 is a fair deal,

The amount involved is $205,700,000.00 However, I would like to hear back from you so that I can give you details of the investment proposal.

Await your response.

Sincerely
Dr. Akin Kemal

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