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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: "David Hall" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 07:07:07 +0100
Subject: Investment Partnership/Loan for you

Dear Sir

Re: Request for Partnership.

I am aware of the unsafe nature of the internet; but due to the prevailing circumstances it appears to be my best option to seek for partnership. Permit me; My Name is Mr. David Hall and I have a mandate to source for a reliable and trustworthy prospect with the experience to work with a high profile client under a partnership arrangement in the investment of funds in excess of $200 million.

The investor is open to negotiation and all arrangements will be made under a legitimate framework. Full details will be disclosed to you on your expression of interest

I look forward to working with you.

Warmest Regards
David Hall

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