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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: "Mr. Jeong Dong" <jeongdongoil@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Jeongdong01@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:34:54 +0600 (BDT)
Subject: I need a partner who will invest with me.

Good day,

I need a partner who will invest with me. I am Mr. Jeong Dong citizen of
South Korea. But I'm right now in United Kingdom due to the present
economic crises affecting foreign investors in Uk. I decided to relocate
to your country. I got your contacts through my personal research and out
of desperation. I deal on crude oil I decided to reach you through this
medium.

I have 20 million British Pounds for investment purpose. I want you to
receive this fund on my behalf and invest on a profitable business venture
on an agreed terms. If you are interested I will offer you 40% of 20
million British Pounds which is 8 million pounds, please get back to me
with the following details.

1. A Beneficiary name and mailing address, in order for me to prepare the
document for transfer of the funds in your name.

2. Direct Telephone.

3. Age and occupation.

Upon your response, I shall then provide you with more details.

NOTE: KEEP THE BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL AND REPLY TO jeongdong01@gmail.com


Best Regards,
Mr. Jeong Dong
London United Kingdom
Tel: +44 702 404 1615
Jeongdong01@gmail.com

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