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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: Lawrence Mako <lawrencemako1@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:51:23 +0000
Subject: Investment is the key of wealth

*DearI am Mr. Lawrence Mako, Expert International Consultant,I work in an
office of Audit an accouting, In One of the largest cement companies here
in Togo, nevertheless as an Auditor and financial expert , I handle the
company investment and insurance welfare scheme which make returns of over
$2.2bn capital profits (CPCLT) annually for the company on capital fund. As
an expert i have made over $51.5m from the company's CPCLT and am hereby
looking for someone to trust who will stand as an investment partner to
help me invest the money in a good profitable business in your country.In
any of these fields: Manufacturing Businesses, Real Estate and other Small
businesses.I will also like you to state categorically any business that
will worth investing in your home country.I am by this letter offering you
my partnership in business,so as to allow us have you as the representative
and manager of invested funds in your country.Since I cannot determine if
this email is still functional and also your willingness to partake in this
collaboration,we have kept this proposal brief.If you are interested in
this proposal then you are to send us your direct Email Address, Telephone
and Fax Numbers and your company's full contact information & profile,and
in response we will send you an elaborate proposal and details of this
offer.Email,(lawrencemako1@gmail.com <lawrencemako1@gmail.com>)Thanking you
for your anticipated cooperation.Sincerely,Mr Lawrence Mako*

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