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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: "Mr Richard Phillips." <rphillips@audit.com>
Reply-To: <richard_1u@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:35:22 +0200
Subject: INVESTIMENTO RETAILER/BROKER/TRUSTEE.



--
Attention CEO Sir /Madam

Accept my quest for corresponding to you. I am obliged with immediate
instruction
to seek your attention and assistance as investor
RETAILER/BROKER/TRUSTEE to a
registered exclusive client of ours (Glencore International AG Company)
who
currently due to frail health problem is being admitted and undergoing
treatment
in hospital.

I am Mr. Richard Phillips, a senior advocate, financial consultant and
chief legal officer,
Legal & Public relations department. Glencore International AG Company.
I have been
charged directly by our client to secure a reliable INVESTMENT
RETAILER/BROKER/TRUSTEE
to help us invest a significant amount of money posted and currently in
bonds, in
custody of a reliable financial organization, (ELITE DEBT RELIEF CLUB).

I hereby seek your competence and expertise to help retain this
significant sum of
money and help claim and invest in a lucrative business venture in your
country and
for your kind assistance, our client is offering 15% of the total sum
for investment
while 5% of your share will be transmitted into our account for linking
you as
the INVESTMENT RETAILER/BROKER/TRUSTEE Contract.

Do get back to me ASAP with the details if interested.

1.Your Full names and address
2.Your phone number and address where you can be reached .
3.Identity .
4.Plans for Investment .
I need your assurance and guarantee that you will be able to take care
of the position.

I personally anticipate to receive a favorable reply.

Best Regards,

Mr. Richard Phillips



Attenzione CEO Signore /

Accetta la mia ricerca di corrispondenti a voi. Sono costretto con
istruzioni immediate
a cercare la vostra attenzione e assistenza, come investitore
RIVENDITORE / BROKER / fiduciario di un
cliente esclusivo registrato di il nostro (Glencore International AG
Company) che
attualmente a causa di problemi di salute fragile che viene ammesso e
sottoposti a trattamento
in ospedale.

Io sono il signor Richard Phillips, un avvocato anziano, consulente
finanziario e Chief Legal Officer,
Legal & reparto di pubbliche relazioni. Glencore International AG
Company. Sono stato
caricata direttamente dal nostro cliente per garantire un affidabile
RIVENDITORE INVESTIMENTO / BROKER / FIDUCIARIO
di aiutarci a investire una notevole quantità di denaro inviato e
attualmente in obbligazioni, in
custodia di una organizzazione finanziaria affidabile, (ELITE DEL
DEBITO CLUB).

Con la presente cerco la vostra competenza ed esperienza per
contribuire a mantenere questa somma significativa di
denaro e aiuto sostengono e investire in una joint business lucrativo
nel vostro paese e
per la vostra gentile collaborazione, il nostro cliente sta offrendo il
15% della somma totale per gli investimenti
mentre il 5% della tua quota sarà trasmesso sul nostro conto per voi il
collegamento come
Il rivenditore INVESTIMENTO / BROKER / FIDUCIARIO Contratto.

Non tornare a me più presto con i dettagli, se interessati.

1.yourtotal nomi e indirizzo completo
2.Your numero di telefono e l'indirizzo dove si può essere raggiunto.
3.Identity.
4.Plans per gli investimenti.
Ho bisogno del vostro certezza e garanzia che si sarà in grado di
prendersi cura della situazione.

Io personalmente prevedo di ricevere una risposta favorevole.

Cordiali saluti,

Mr. Richard Phillips

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