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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: "Investment Advisor to the Investor" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <emailbusinessplanworld2010@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:54:17 -0600
Subject: Re: Company Project

I want to investigate the possibility and preferential Conditions/gains of investing some of my available funds into your company/projects as a foreign partner, as loan/investment. I will be interested to invest and partner in a business in line with my company's mission statement for expansion in virtually all profitable business with assurance that the security of my funds.

Depending on your business plan, proposals and professionalism I can invest as much as any required funds for a start.

We are seeking for a reliable and trust worthy business partner for investment purposes. We will review your business plan, proposals and professionalism.

Our company seeks to become the most innovative group worldwide, by proactively engaging in the formation of new emerging growth market development projects. We will be creative while aggressive in our approach to delivering a competitive advantage to our clients and partners, by leveraging our high-level business and governmental influence, along with our strategic access to growth and development capital. I am also open to Joint Venture at 30% Return On investment (R.O.I)

The current market crisis has left many share holders around the world in disarray and in search of alternative options that not only will allow them to realize growth but will expose them to new opportunities that are both progressive and relevant.

I will like to have more details about your person get back to me immediately if you have any good investment plan, proceeding with your ideas. Upon your reply I will send to you our website link and our private email for your private use and please reply with your private email.

Regards,
Private Personal Investment Advisor to the Investor

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