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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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Fraud email example:

From: "First Trust Capital Group Plc," (may be fake)
Reply-To: <firsttrust@cash4u.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:20:20 +0100
Subject: Re: PROJECT FUNDING

RE: PROJECT FUNDING.

Does your business/project need a FAST EASY injection of capital at reasonable rates? Do it right the first time with our financing solutions specialists.

At First Trust Capital Group Plc brokerage firm, we have access to a combined International pool of nearly Half a Trillion in available Liquidity and if you have the right project, we have the right funding. We obtain financial commitments for loans, project funding, proof of funds, bank guarantees, letters of credit, standby letters of credit, collateral enhancements, credit enhancements, and funds for charities and non-profit organisations from domestic and international lending institutions which we would have approved for individuals, businesses, governments, corporations, and organisations.

These days everybody seems to have a project in need of funding but very few actually possess great intentions and innovative ideas. We only accept projects that we feel confident we can get funded and applications are obtained, reviewed and chosen selectively through this Invitation Only Proposal.

We invite you to take this opportunity of an unbeatable fast easy program and if we accept your project, it will be because we think it has merit and stands a good chance of funding. You will need to ensure you have all the necessary documentation (Business Plan, Executive Summary and what have you) to support your application. Once your application and supporting material is submitted, you will be contacted for any clarifications or questions that will assist us in providing you the best financing the market has to offer.

It is our primary objective to work with you and for you in a spirit of cooperation and direct communication to make this painless and a “no surprises” and “no delays” experience!

You are advised to act now and submit your application for Commitment today however choosing not to act is a choice in itself but can cost you and your project dearly. Remember fortune smiles on those who act at the right place, right time and right now. We value quality over quantity and time is always of the essence.

For more information about this opportunity of funding, please call during office hours or send a fax or email.
We will be happy to serve you.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Margaret Richmond (Ms),
First Trust Capital Group Plc,
40, Bank Street, Poplar, London,
E14 5DS, United Kingdom.

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