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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: "Jones" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dbggroupp1878@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2014 08:12:28 +0100
Subject: MUTUAL BENEFIT.

Hello Sir,

I represent a group of company based in the Switzerland and we are seeking` means of expanding our business interest abroad in any of Lucrative business in your country, If you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in the business,Please write me for possible business co-operation

However, we are ready to facilitate/funding any business that is capable of generating 10% annual return on investment (AROI) Joint Venture.I am confident that you will give your consideration to these, and respond positively within a short period of time. I am available to discuss with you, and answer any questions you may have in mind, based on the investment.I look forward to discussing this opportunity further in details with you As soon as you give your positive response

Warmest Regards
Den Jones,
(BG Group PLC) Financial Controller/Interim CFO
100 Thames Valley Park Drive Reading
Berkshire, RG6 1PT United Kingdom,
Direct Phone: +44-793-7417213




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