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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: "James Boateng" <boatengjames@msn.com>
Reply-To: jamesboateng@ozu.es
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 06:33:36 +0000
Subject: INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

Dear Sir,

Having gotten your contact through this medium, I am interested in investing
the sum of US$30 Million in a viable and profitable venture that you will
recommend to me for a long and lasting joint business relationship between
us.

The funds are available and they will be released to you, into the project
after you have shown proven interests and commitment in response to this
proposal I am contacting you based on my desire to invest this money with
your company and will require your direction in this regard.

I will also need every good guidance possible from established Businesses
like yours, counting on your honesty and integrity for our mutual benefit.


Presently, my attorney is in London looking for a good business where these
funds can be invested properly.

If you are intrested you call him to stop further contact and forward your
personal information.

Name: Barrister Koffi Duke
Reach him on this number: +447040116659

Thank you.

Sincerely Yours

James Boateng


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