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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: fabianatere3450@laposte.net
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 23:07:44 +0100
Subject: INVESTMENT/PROPOSAL


Dear Sir,
I am an international consultant, and right now i have a client, who is seriously interest in investing a substantial amount of money into your country's private sector, particularly in medium and small scale industrial sectors. But this is subjected to the availability of by- laws allowing for foreign investment and unhindered after tax repatriation of profits.
My client needs an honest and prudent manager, who will for a commission, based on binding agreement undertakes to manage and invest this fund on a chosen sector.
My client is willing to invest the sum of 45 millions USD in to this project , and he also agreed to give you fifteen percent commission , if you accept to undertakes this you will be required to advise and suggest other lucrative project were we can also invest.
We are seriously intending working with you, if our proposal is acceptable to you, please contact us immediately for further details
Best Regards
Dr. Fabian Atere

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