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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "cashconsultantog@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: MIKE ROLLAND <pjmarshall@cyg.net>
Reply-To: Cashconsultantog@outlook.com
Date: 23 Mar 2024 20:17:06 -0700
Subject: CFO
Dear pjmarshall@cyg.net
I am a financial broker and independent investment consultant. We
are partnered with Al Maqbali Mubarak Saif Mohammed from United
Arab Emirate , A private investors/lenders and other financing
sources that are privately seeking opportunities that can
generate a return for their private investment portfolio.
Currently, we are seeking investment opportunities in viable
projects across various economic sectors worldwide. The private
investor offer commercial refinancing, with flexible terms and
repayment period up to 10years.
I came across your Company profile and found your marcomvision.jp
background to be really interesting and just thought I should
mention that if you require investment capital for your privately
seeking
With our expertise in investment banking, we aim to expand
through strategic partnership. We should be delighted to receive
your project plan or executive summary {PDF Recommended} for
review. If you have a viable business plan and require funding
please share with us
If you have projects or business expansion that requires funding,
do get in touch with me
Warm Regards,
Name:Mike Rolland
Cheif Financial Officer (CFO)
Email:Cashconsultantog@outlook.com
United Arab Emirate (UAE)
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