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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: Robert Philips <info@aimcs.com>
Reply-To: <cccccc03@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:06:14 -0800
Subject: RE: INVESTMENT PROPOSITION:

CAUTION:

This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.


Attention: Only for interested party:

My name is Robert Philips. I am a Certified Outsourcing Specialist {COS} based in the United Kingdom. By virtue of my profession, I have my client’s mandate to source for Investment/Fund Manager or Entrepreneur with wealth of experience from any part of the World that will be willing and ready to manage my client's Investment Capital for a long period of 10 years and above without interference from the ultimate beneficial owner either directly or indirectly.

Furthermore, you shall retain 15% of the Investment Capital as your Gratification, Commission and Investment Management Fees should you find this offer interesting. In addition, you will at the same time retain 30% Net Profit from the client's Investment Capital for managing the Investment satisfactorily. The Return on Investment {ROI} payable annually to my client will be determined by you and finally, If you are eminently qualified to work with us as specified herein, kindly introduce yourself, your company and what type of business you do in order to assess your qualifications. More so, add your WhatsApp Number for more effective communication.

Truly Yours,

Robert Philips, COS
This e-mail message is intended solely for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you have received it in error, please notify us immediately and destroy this e-mail and any attachments. In addition, you must not disclose, copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on this e-mail or any attachments. Any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. E-mail may be susceptible to data corruption, interception, unauthorised amendment, viruses and unforeseen delays, and we do not accept liability for any such data corruption, interception, unauthorised amendment, viruses and delays or the consequences thereof. Accordingly, this e-mail and any attachments are opened at your own risk. DS Smith Plc, registered in England and Wales (company number 1377658), with its registered office at Level 3, 1 Paddington Square, London W2 1DL.

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