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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: Holgate Henderson <comercial@maframetais.com.br>
Reply-To: info@sormazgroup.com
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:13:16 -0300
Subject: I need Your Attention



--
Good Day,


My name is Mr.Holgate Henderson. I am soliciting on behalf of a private
client, who has colorectal cancers and was a contractor during his
healthy days and wishes to invest the sum of $250,000,000.00 USD (Two
Hundred And Fifty Million US Dollars) in your country and under your
management on behalf of his 12years Old son. I came across your data via
a private search. I want to know if you have the ability, workforce and
strength to help my client invest in the following sectors: real estate,
Hotels, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Shipping & Logistics, Construction,
Textiles, Tourism Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Energy Industries. In your
country and get rewarded financially without affecting your convenience.


What You Will Be Required to do?


[1] Provide a bank account where the funds will be transferred into


[2] Invest and Manage the Funds Profitably on his son's behalf.


My client is willing to negotiate management sharing percentage after
the confirmation of the funds in your account. I shall expect to hear
from you urgently as this is of high Priority. I shall make available to
you all necessary documentation, directives and possibly arrange a
meeting prior to the commencement of the transaction at the bank where
the funds are deposited. Please indicate your correct telephone number,
address and send it to me when replying.


Due to my client's situation, we will appreciate it if you treat this
matter as top secret. Please get back to me urgently on receipt of this
message if you are interested and can handle such investment.

Kind regards,
Mr. Holgate Henderson
Financial consultant

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