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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: "Wen Liang Xiong" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Wenliangxiong@consultant.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:16:00 +0800
Subject: Business Proposal From Hong Kong?

Hello,

My applogy I am contacting you through email; it is because it serves as the fastest and more convenient way to get to you. Am in search of a strong business relationship and partner for business project.

I got your email base on your name search from a list of complete directory database record.First, I need to seek your consent before I proceed.This project involves a huge specific amount I can't mention here for security reasons. It involves a transaction from my bank in Hong Kong, as a Chinese,we are bound by laws here.

If you feel you can have this handled or give a thought to this, kindly let me know, in order for me to send you an attached complete comprehensive details of this transaction. Wish you a Prosperous New Year 2012.

Regards,
Wen Liang Xiong

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