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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: "A. M. MAHMOOD & ASSOCIATES" <alirancorps.sdn.bnd@gmail.com>
Reply-To: m.massociateltd@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 02:51:35 +0800
Subject: INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

Hello Sir ,

I am Barr. Sujak Malik Abdullah, an active member of Mahmood Group and
Executive member of bar association. This is to acquaint you of my intent
to go into multi Million Dollars investment cooperation with you in your
country. I am looking into Medical/Health care, Real Estate, Hotel
Managements, Oil & Energy, and many more industries.

I will like to seek your partnership to assist me in this investment plan
in your country. If you are willing, I shall provide you with the relevant
for the investment funds and our procedures in sequence.

This venture plan will be carried out lawfully and transparently.

Best Regards
Barr. Sujak Malik Abdullah
A. M. MAHMOOD & ASSOCIATES

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