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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: "dennis richard" <dennisrichard@klikni.cz>
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 10:15:05 -0700
Subject: INVESTMENT PLAN


Dear Sir/Madam,

I am currently seeking capable and reliable oversea investment agent/partner
with a view to exporting some multi-million dollars deposit which originated
from inflated contracts and kick backs from oil deals. It was intended to be
moved by diplomatic means but it never happened due to death of depositor
whose interest I represented.

The deposit marked Diplomatic Cash Delivery Payment was safely deposited
with a financial institution which is affiliated to European/Canadian
clearing outlets. I am interested in lucrative ventures such as banking,
real estate, stock speculation and mining, transportation and tobacco. If
you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any
of the mentioned business sectors in your country; please write me for
possible business co-operation. Your investment ideas /proposal capable of
generating 10% annual return on investment (AROI) will also be appreciated.

My request is seeking your direct participation to front you as (foreign
agent/investment partner) to travel to Canada and secure the funds for
onward redirection into any of your designated safe offshore bank account
either in or outside of your country for disbursement and investment
purposes. Your interest/share estimated at 30% shall be negotiable as we
commence the operation. In my next e-mail, I shall give you detail
explanation on how the project will be executed. Meanwhile, acknowledge the
receipt of this mail immediately and include your personal and direct
telephone/fax numbers for easy communication.
Am looking forward to an excellent business relationship with you in the
nearest future.

Regards,

Dennis Richard.

Home: 103 Wilkinson Avenue, Little Lever

Bolton - BL3 1QP England

Tel +44 870 912 7871/0845 607 2607

Email: dennis-richard@excite.com

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