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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: "Robert Limbaz; PhD" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bob.limbaz01@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:58:49 -0400
Subject: Investment In Real Estate/Scientific Researches in the USA and Canada

Hello,

I need you to assist me with your bank account to receive the sum of $15million which I hope to invest in REAL ESTATE within the United States.

Please,note that the funds are CLEAN and FREE from drugs, Money laundering and Terrorism.

I propose a commission of Ten Percent (10%) for your service but you must be able to submit evidence that you have an "EQUITY BUSINESS/HOME LINE OF CREDIT Account". Alternatively, we can make do with a REGULAR checking Account.

Infact, to enable us build necessary trust and confidence, I SHALL ARRANGE FOR SOME AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE REMITTED TO YOU TO ENABLE YOU COVER ALL INCIDENTAL EXPENSES WITHOUT USING ANY OF YOUR PERSONAL FUNDS.

I shall oblige you more details once I have your positive response to this mail.


Sincerely,


Dr. Robert Limbaz, PhD.

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