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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: "Bryan E. Coleman" <bryan.coleman@mail.com>
Reply-To: bryan.coleman@gmx.co.uk
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2014 12:31:27 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Email Ref: April 2nd, 2014

Mr. Bryan E. Coleman
Tel: +(44)742 495 4950
Fax: +(44)203 070 0895



Dear Sir/Madam,

It is with pleasure I write you this letter to introduce a business transaction that will be of mutual benefit to both of us. I am a trained Projects Director and a Business Development Executive, I have 15 years working experience in both the public and private sector. I am the Managing Director of one of UK's leading Investment Companies.

I understand the initial scepticism that greets most business proposition of this nature but I assure you, it is very lucrative and also legitimate. Due to the highly sensitive nature of this business transaction, I will give you a simple overview of what it entails. Your response or interest will determine why I will divulge more information to you. We are very serious minded people and we expect to engage with a serious minded partner in order for us to achieve success in this endeavour.

Business Overview

In July 2011, the Government of China awarded a contract to one of our major clients for the re-construction of the Qingdao North Railway Station, valued at $280 million dollars. Our clients completed the first two miles stones of the project and were paid 25% advance payment of the total contract sum. The remaining part of the job was still ongoing when a top government functionary approached our client to inform them that they were re awarding the same contract in the 2014 national budget. The main purpose is to share the proceeds among themselves while the project is still ongoing. After much consideration, it was resolved that I search for a foreign partner who will assist them in transferring these monies out of China as soon as an advance payment is made by the government.

It is against the law for government officials to have foreign accounts overseas, hence my proposal to you. We want you to act as suppliers of construction materials used on site to enable them process an advanced payment directly to you in your company name. You have absolutely nothing to fear or worry about because it is a legitimate transaction. The actual contract is ongoing and the original contractors are still working on site. You are only responsible for providing logistics for the transfer of the advanced payment for safe lodgement and disbursement at the end of the transaction.

If you are interested in this deal, I will be expecting a reply from you. Your percentage will be clearly defined so that we have a good understanding. Please note, your professional or line of business is worth knowing but it is not relevant to this business transaction.

Best Regards,

Bryan E. Coleman

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