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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: Jonathan Charles <jnnc08@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:54:39 +0100 (BST)
Subject: reply


Dear Sir/Ma,
I am a consultant for trade based in Republic of Benin,having gotten your
contact,my client is interested in investing her Thirty-Two Million Dollars in
your company or your country in any viable and profitable venture that you will
recommend.
Personally,I have eye for real estate investments,such as - building new homes
and re-selling. Shopping Malls and development of Estates in choice Areas where
there would be good dividends for rapid growth.
My client is 18 years of age,and she is aspiring to come and live in your
country immediately after confirmation of funds in your account.She has no
knowledge in international business or investments therefore your role model
as a guardian is highly needed on this arrangement.

We have interest in companies with potentials for rapid growth in long terms
because of her tender age as she wishes to further her education in the near
future.
My client is interested in investing her money under your advise,if your
country's laws allow foreign investments.
Please be assured that the funds are from a genuine source and I am willing to
present you all the necessary facts and documents to authenticate her
claims.
Cordially Yours,
Dr. Andrew England.
Contact email andrewenglend@easymail.hu



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