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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: AnthonyGrubar@EllaFinance.com (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 15:34:45 -0500
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL: HYIP funding available

CONFIDENTIAL: HYIP funding available

Dear Sir,

If you still have the opportunity to enter into a HYIP or PPP through a platform that you have access to, and are in need of US$ 10 million to US$ 100 million for that purpose, then we can help you efficiently and quickly. All you need to have is the arrangement fee of 4.5% and you have to be able to act now.

Please advise your requirements. We have immediate funding available, up to US$ 530 million in major world bank. We usually can provide all the documents and confirmations your trader might require, including a full history of funds.

Looking forward to your early response, we remain,

Sincerely yours,

Anthony Grubar, EllaFinance (Barbados) Ltd.

http://www.EllaFinance.com
Swiss Phone & Fax 0041-44-274.25.84


PS: We secure commission for brokers!


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