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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: "Graham Moore" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dr.grahammoore@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 12:09:56 +0300
Subject: INVESTMENT LOAN

LOAN COMPANY
Mr. Graham Moore
Aseel Financial Company
Istanbul Turkey
Date : 03.01.2019
 
 
Dear Mr./Ms.
 
A happy new year to you and your family, and i hope my massage meets you well at this time, i ask you to consider an addition to your Investment project in this 2019. If your Business/Project has been in the news as an uncompleted/abandon project in the society, (ASEEL LOAN COMPANY) is the best option for you this year, am writing to inform you that i have a loan Industry that can give you a loan of any amount with a very low commission in return to finish up your project and i am an innovator of new ideas, an excellent communicator with buyers and Investors.
 
I have a demonstrated history of marketing success. I believe I would be a good fit in your Business, Currently, I marketed an abandon project using television, radio and news advertising after completing the project through the help of this financial company that lend out money for projects and investment to finish up the project and sale it for the owner. I have a reputation for seeing every project through to success.
 
I would like to use my talents and connection to work for you or link you with this financial company that can loan you any amount that can complete your project this 2019. I will call you to further discuss your needs and how I could benefit your company if you provide your phone number. But if you prefer, you may reach me in the evenings at (+90) 534-845 8232.
 
Thank you for your time. I look forward to meeting you.
 
Sincerely,
Graham Moore.
 

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