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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: "Wilfred Liu" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <punit@traficoanalytica.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:02:24 -0800
Subject: Assistance in Recovering Lost Funds

Dear Sir/Ma,
 
As a solicitor specializing in business crime, investigation, compliance, and FUNDS RECOVERY, I would be happy to assist you in recovering any misappropriated or lost funds.
 
As a fund recovery specialist, I have extensive experience navigating complex financial regulations and procedures to trace, freeze, and recover assets/funds that have been illegally obtained or mismanaged. This includes cases involving:
 
- Ponzi schemes and other investment fraud
- Cyber-enabled financial crime, such as hacking and ransomware
- Misappropriation of client funds by financial advisors or fund managers
- Regulatory breaches leading to the collapse of investment funds
 
My team and I work closely with financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and global asset recovery networks to identify and repatriate stolen or misplaced funds. We utilize advanced forensic accounting techniques, asset tracing, and legal strategies to pursue all available avenues for recovery, even in cases that span multiple jurisdictions.
 
Once you provide me with more details about the specific situation, I can assess the best course of action and provide a comprehensive plan to recover the funds in full. Please feel free to share any additional information you have, such as the nature of the financial loss, the parties involved, and the jurisdictions concerned. I'm committed to working diligently to achieve a successful outcome for you.
 
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions.
 
Best regards,
 
Wilfred Liu.

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