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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: James Kumalo <james@james.com>
Reply-To: jameskumalo@canada.com
Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:06:23 -0700
Subject: Establishment

Greetings,

I own a business group in the Middle east and currently seek means of expanding my investment interest in the following sectors: Banking, Real
estate, Stock speculation, Mining, Transportation, Health, Tourism,Communication, Movie, Tobacco and just any sector that is lucrative outside
of my region.

If you have a project that differs from the above and think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any business in your country,
kindly reply for possible business co-operation. JV partnership is possible.
No upfront Fees-- no due diligent fees up front.

I look forward to your reply,

Regards,

John Gaga

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