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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: Bechir Erdem <info@more-energy-mx.com>
Reply-To: Bechir Erdem <ipcbsaes@gmail.com>
Date: 25 Nov 2024 06:46:06 +0100
Subject: We offer Loan/finances for investment.

Hello,

Do you need a loan to start up or expand your business? We are international project financiers that specializing in funding projects. We offer flexible loans and funding with a low interest payback for as low as 3% per annum.  We will be willing to assist you or your company if you require funding to revive or expand your business.

We are also open to offer 1% of total investment amount should you be interested to act as an agent/intermediary/broker between your introduced party and us.
 
We are open to having a good business relationship with you. If you are interested, do reply to this email so I can provide you with all the necessary details.

I look forward to your favorable response.

Regards,
Erdem Bechir


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