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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: "William (Bill). Ingle." <info@ifi.unicamp.br>
Reply-To: w.ingle.dpt@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 07:50:51 -0300
Subject: Investment Proposal

I am William (Bill) Ingle, a retired chartered accountant and broker to
investors who are ready to partner in projects,
business and give loans to prospective companies.

My investors are looking to fund any lucrative business/project that
needs€375,000,000.00 Euro or more in funds. My investor ideal offer would
be€500,000,000.00 Euro BUT not above. I seek for a cooperation from you as
an individual who specialize in viable projects and business grants. My
investor finance programs are unmatched and are ready to fund on serious
and financially stimulated businesses.

Send me a PM of your business proposal or link me to a website. I am
looking for people who already have a business and are successful or
people who have a solid business plan who are ready to startup their
dream. I will review and agree to the most promising and enticing business
proposals provided to me.

Please be as detailed as possible and PDF files are more than welcome for
a review.

Thank you in advance for a good working relationship.

Best regards,
William (Bill). Ingle.
w.ingle.dpt@hotmail.com
DRE # 01070999
Professional LLP®/Registered ACCA,.

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