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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: John Beckley <john_beckley@ymail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 04:22:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: RE: INVESTMENT PROJECT AND PARTNERSHIP


Hello Sir,
 
My name is Mr John Beckley.I run a finance and consultancy firm here in London.I am writing to inform you that we have reliable bank instruments providers from prime banks in Europe/America.
 
My providers have fresh cut bank guarantees,Sblc, etc for leasing or out right purchase.
If you have projects or in need of a genuine  bank instruments for your leasing etc,please contact us asap  for more  details.
 
Regards,
John
 
Arcape International Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Company Registration Number: 7858128.Registered Address: Arcape International Ltd, Suite 17482, Lower Ground Floor,145-147 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PW

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