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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: Timothy Pahman <timothypahman@att.net>
Reply-To: timothypahman@rocketmail.com
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:07:18 +1100
Subject: CEO and Managing Partner



I'm Timothy Pahman, CEO and Managing Partner of Timothy Pahman LLP (Ontario,
Canada), a securities and business attorney. If you are contemplating
a business
venture, seeking funding or capital to finance existing hotels, office
buildings, multi-family projects, other commercial projects, and business
expansion.

We can offer you access to our network of serious influential
investors that can
finance up to 100% of your project.

I've practiced law for 20 years with private law firms and have been in-house
counsel for public and private companies. At Timothy Pahman LLP, we do not
charge up-front fees.
Please email a brief summary of your deal and summary of your business
for quick
review. I will respond as my time allows.

Contact: Timothy A. Pahman,
CEO and Managing Partner
5863 Leslie Street, Suite 604
Toronto, ON M2H 1J8 Canada
Telephone: +1 (647) 478-7952;
Fax: +1 (647) 478-7953
http://www.timothypahman.com

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