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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: FROM PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE <everistebonou@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:12:35 +0000
Subject: WE NEED AN INVESTOR

Attn:Sir/Madam,

It is my great pleasure to write to you and present my business
proposal for your consideration and possible acceptance which you will
find mutually benefit to both parties.


I am Engr.ELDER SANTOS, Chairman Board of Contract Review,Federal
Republic of Nigeria Abuja W.Africa, We need a trust-worthy partner to
assist us in the transfer of (US$5.5M) five Million, Five Hundred
Thousand UNITED STATES DOLLARS, for further investment in your
country, either in the United states of America or Asian Continent.


You will be required to:

(1) Assist us in the transfer of this sum to your bank account in your
Country.
(2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in your country
(3) Assist us in carrying out the feasibility study before actual investment.


If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,you will be
paid 30% of the total funds for your assistance Reply back this email
if you are willing to work with us on my personal Email:
e.santos@qatar.io

Respectfully,

ELDER SANTOS
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