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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: "JAMES WILLIAMS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jameswilly@consultant.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:21:55 -0000
Subject: GREETINGS!

GREETINGS!
My Names are Mr. James Williams, British citizen and Business Consultanthere in London UK. I got your esteemed contact during my search for a capable, reliable and trustworthy individual from your country India.
 
Below is my PROPOSAL:
There is a Multi-National Gem and Stones branding company based in the United State of Americawhich I would like you to represent as a middleman between me and the American Gem and Stone Companyin the USA. I am however, acting as their consultant. This Company is schedule to visit your country to buy their raw materials in huge quantity. But language barrier in your country is giving me serious problem with the local dealers in India. As a result, I have chosen you to partner with me so that the said local dealers will not have contact of the purchasing company from the USA.
It is my honest desire for you to assist me and be part of this life changing business transaction which is about taking place there in your country, as both of us will be making huge profits at the end of every supply or transaction made to the American Gem Company each time they visit India to buy this raw materials.
Note that your participation will not hinder you from your present business or activities, even as I look forward to reading your speedy reply for more details. REPLY TO: jameswilly@consultant.com OR CALL: +447014243045.
Yours Truly,
Mr. James Williams.
 
 
 
 

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