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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: info@mail.com
Reply-To: allen-kolleremil-rudolf_1@outlook.com
Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 08:48:57 +0100
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL


My investors are looking to fund any lucrative business/project that needs =
=80375,000,000.00 Euro(375 Million Euro) or more in funds. My investor idea=
l offer would be =80500,000,000.00 Euro(500 Million Euros) 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 serious and financially stimulated businesses.Send me a =
PM of your business proposal or link me to a website. I am looking for peop=
le who already have a business and are successful or people who have a soli=
d business plan who are ready to start up their dream. I will review and ag=
ree to the most promising and enticing business proposals provided to me.Pl=
ease be as detailed as possible and PDF files are more than welcome for a r=
eview. Thank you in advance for a good working relationship. Best regards, =
Koller Emil Rudolf Professional LLP=AE/Registered ACCA, kolleremil-rudolf_1=
@outlook.com

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