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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: "Morley M. Gordon" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fairinvestmentcompany@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 08:44:38 +0100
Subject: How was your day and your family ?

Fair Investment Company London,UK
A Plan Of Investment Relationship and Proposal
independent invest LTD, South Kensington Campus
London SW7 2AZ

How was your day and your family ?

This is a Management Placement on behalf Fair Investment
Company UK as financial consultant and adviser.My name is Mr. Morley M. Gordon
I have a recognized client but he is an ex-politician, who privately loom me with a
proposal that he want a lucrative company that is seeking for
investment funds or expansion in the following sector; Banking, Real
estate, Stock Speculation, mining, Hospitality, Transportation,
Tobacco, Agriculture, Aviation, Manufacturing, Oil and gas etc.he is
willing to invest in the company the sum of $ 18 Million USD for the
period of 7 years for a start.


The investment arrangements have to be highly confidential because my
client wants to be a silent investor and 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. Moreover, we are ready to facilitate and fund
any business that is capable of generating 12% annual sharing after
the overheads in running the business for the period of 7 years for a
start.


We lengthen our hands of investment to you with the aim of making good
profits for both parties. All we require from you to realize this deal
are your total obligation, collaboration and trust.
Finally, if you are interested to work with us; kindly send the latest
copy of your business plan and profit forecast for our review


Looking forward to hear from you soon

Best regards,
Mr. Morley M. Gordon
Direct Line:+447045723359
Email:fairinvestmentcompany@gmail.com

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