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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: "ahmedali consultant" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ahmedali consultant<ahmedali.consultant1@gmail.com>>
Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 23:48:11 -0700
Subject: funding and capital financing

Salaam,
 
 
We have direct mandate from our investors to seek new business opportunities and
 
projects for possible funding and capital financing. 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 port-folio. We are
 
open to further discussions on this subject
 
through any medium you deem appropriate.
 
You can reach me by mail for more information
 
Email: ahmedali.consultant1@gmail.com
 
Thanks and stay safe.
 
 
 
Regards.
 
ahmedali consultant
Investment Consultant
Email: ahmedali.consultant1@gmail.com

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