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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: "HST National Real Estate" <hstnationalrealestate101@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: hstrealties@excite.com
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 01:44:18 -0800
Subject: RE: CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT REQUEST

Dear Friend,

RE: CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT REQUEST

Your contact was gotten after searching for whom we can jointly invest Trust
in and also solicit an Honorable partnership with to assist us invest and
manage funds in long term profitable business ventures.

I represent a client who has interest to do business relative and invest in
your country in any area related to Real Estate, Properties, Shares, Bonds,
Agriculture, Construction, Supply, or any business of your choice in
order to initiate a proper and structured relationship:

Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive
investment funds in cash or cash/bank account. You will be required to;

(1) The said fund amounts to Thirty-Five Million United States Dollars only
and you will assist in the transfer/receive of the above amount in cash or
your designated viable bank.

(2) Invest and manage the funds.

(3). Advise on lucrative areas for investment with good turn-over profit

(4). Assist us in the purchase of properties, shares, bonds or and we intend
to invest through you or your agency in the purchase of assets in your
country.

(5). The transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 10% of
the investment capital and extra additional percentage in every subsequent
venture under your supervision and the transaction desires absolute
confidentiality and professionalism in the handling of this matter.

Your swift response will be appreciated with your Telephone and Cell phone
numbers to enhance communication.

I await your prompt response.

Yours truly,

Mr Wong Andersen


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