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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Maashir Aabidah <aabidahmaashir@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:08:37 +0100
Subject: INVESTMENT PROPOSAL
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Greetings,
My name is Mr Maashir Aabidah.
I work as a procurement assistant for potential stake holders with the
Qatar Royal Family.
Due to the sensitivity and political position of the person's involved.
I have been mandated to source for a foreign business partner solely for
this investment opportunity.
We are looking for foreign Business/Companies to go into partnership
with us as we have an investment opportunity of $168M for investment in
your country either in real estate or any profitable venture of your
choice with 10% ROI.
This fund is over an invoice of a contract and we need your assistance
and cooperation to move this fund into your company's account as a
contract payment with Qatar Petroleum for onward investment.
If you can handle this, Kindly respond with your full contact
information. your full name, address and your phone/WhatsApp no.
If you can't, don't let this be known by any other person. It's between
you and me
Details will be furnished to you when I receive your response.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr Maashir Aabidah
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