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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: "=?iso-8859-1?q?john.b=20bucky?=" <buckyjohn_2010@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:56:55 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: CAPITAL INVESTMENT


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: buckyjohn_2010@yahoo.co.uk

Hello Dear,


Re: CAPITAL INVESTMENT.


I got your contact after a search for a reliable person,whom we can trust and jointly invest together in partnership.


I represent a client and my client has interest to do investments in your country in any areas related to real estates investment.


Please let me know what your response will be, for this offer to receive investment funds in cash if interested,advise below:-


1.The said fund amounts is Twenty Five Million Dollars (US).


2.The said fund in cash presently overseas, and will be transferred to you with instruction directed by you.


3.The fund is intended to be invested through your agency in the purchase of facility and assets for real estates purposes within your area of business.


4.This transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 10% off the investment capital.


5.The fund owner desires absolute confidentiality and professionalism in the handling of this matter.


please reply to bucky01_2007@yahoo.com


Please respond urgently.


Sincerely.


Mr john.b bucky

- john.b bucky


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