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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: "INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT REVIEWS LTD." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <independentinvestmentltd@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:59:34 -0700
Subject: An Investor Needed!!!

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT REVIEWS LTD.
A symbol of entrepreneurial relationship and growth,
16-19, Southampton Place,London, WC1A 2AJ.

Dear Sir,

I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for
investment/funding in your country. My name is Mr. David Robert Miller, the
chief financial consultant of Independent Investment Reviews Ltd (IIRL)

My company most times represents the interests of very wealthy investors. Due
to the sensitivity of the position they hold in their society and the unstable
investment environment of their country, they evacuate majority of their funds
into more stable economies and developed nations where they can get good yield
for their funds.

A Reserved Client, whom I had personally worked with few years ago with a
proposal, recently, approached me that he wants an individual in your country
who will assist him to invest $13.2 Million US Dollars on his behalf in a good
profitable business in your country for a period of 8 years for a start.

We extend hands of investment to you with the intention of making good profit
for us all and all we need from you to accomplish this is your total
commitment, cooperation and trust.

Looking forward to hear from you soon,

Best regards,

Mr. David Robert Miller
Chief Consultant, IIRL UK.
Direct Line :+44703 59 66952
Fax Line: +44703 74 46952
Email: independentinvestmentltd@hotmail.com

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