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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: "williams coaster" <williamscoasters@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: williamscoasters@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:06:51 +0000
Subject: Capital Managment Project Request Please Revert

From:WILLIAMS COASTER
Investment Broker

Dear Sir/Madan,
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
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.I request your Trust
to jointly invest and solicit an Honorable partnership to assist us invest
and manage the funds in long term profitable business ventures.

Please let me know what your response will be to this offer, to receive
investment funds in cash or cash/bank account.

The amounts is Eighteen Million, Five hundred Thousand United States
Dollars,you will assist in the transfer/receive of the above amount in cash
or your designated liable bank or personal claim .

Invest and manage the funds. Advise on lucrative areas for investment with
good turn-over profit

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.
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 .

Sincerely.
Williams Coaster


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