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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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Fraud email example:

From: Energy Sales <info@lilydesign.com.tr>
Reply-To: Energy Sales <ivanoffdimit2@yandex.com>
Date: 18 Aug 2024 08:05:28 -0700
Subject: Liquefied Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, HSD2 Gas Oil, CST180, Russian Petroleum Coke


I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Igor, and I am writing to you as a direct mandate to major oil selling refineries here in Turkmenistan. Our organization is committed to providing standard services globally while ensuring a smooth and efficient oil trading experience for our clients.

We represent a reputable refinery that specializes in supplying a wide range of petroleum products to esteemed buyers such as yourself. Our offerings include both Russian-origin and non-Russian products, specifically:


  • JPA1
  • M100
  • D2
  • D6
  • Mazut M100
  • Gasoline 93 Octane
  • Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
  • Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
  • HSD2 Gas Oil
  • CST180
  • Russian Petroleum Coke

And many other products tailored to meet your needs.

One of our key strengths is our ability to facilitate transactions without complications or the need for upfront payments. This commitment to a seamless trading process underlines our dedication to excellent service, which we highly value.

We would be delighted to discuss how we can cater to your specific requirements and establish a mutually beneficial business relationship. We believe that together, we can achieve great success in the oil trading market.

Thank you for considering our offer. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you soon. Please feel free to contact me directly for any questions or further discussions.


Warm regards,

Igor

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