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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: "Barr.Sylvester Damian" <sgt.donald.tucci@gmail.com>
Reply-To: vetrosolicitors@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:35:52 +0100
Subject: INVESTMENT.

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Barr.Sylvester of Damian
African Development Bank, Republic of Benin
Cotonou in Benin Republic.

DEAR FRIEND,

How are you? I hope great.

I have interest to invest in your country and i want your your
services in a private and confidential matter. I want to invest the
sum of $ 198.68m USD in real estate and agriculture in your country,
but I want you to personally manage the investment for me and tell me
your percentage.

NOTE: My plan is to invest my money in your country.

1 What other lucrative investments would you suggest as I intend to invest in
Real Estate and Hotels if they are good business venture in your country?

2 Can you be able to make the documents of residence and buy a house for me and
my family to relocate and settle in your country after I retire in three months
time.

Let me know if you can handle it so we can discuss your own% .contact me
E-mail: vetrosolicitors@gmail.com

I await your urgent response. Please provide your mobile phone number to
easy communication.

kind regards,

Barr. Sylvester Damian
Auditor General
Email: vetrosolicitors@gmail.com

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