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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: sylvester okwuebgue <vestercompany1961c@gmail.com>
Reply-To: vestercompany1961@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:07:54 +0100
Subject: HELLO DID YOU RECEIVE OUR MESSAGE ???

hello,


I want to ask your advice on how to invest in your country ?? I
represent partners who fund projects, our partners are ready to
finance projects and also offers loan, but we can not do this
directly, without the support of reliable person (someone who can help
as representative who will manage all the projects to be invested
within the period of 10 to 15 years, as my partner is willing to
invest in your project,  also in all areas of your choice for the
development of your innovative projects and also in other profitable
projects, of real estate projects, the field of oil and energy, gas
and agriculture, either as a shareholder or  business associate , they
are willing to invest in  other viable and lucrative business in your
country, either your company or yourself can handle all  projects that
will be created and it will bear your name to avoid paying much taxes
to your government. Even if you have your own projects and seeking
funding or even if
your company is facing bankruptcy or you have faced bankruptcy
projects, our partners are prepared to handle your request until you
are satisfied. Once we receive your  acceptance, we will put you in
direct contact with our partner (financial manager), this procedure
will permit them to fund your projects as demanded . Interested person
, Company or Group of Association  should contact us on our private
e-mail for more details and procedures to be followed: ( vest
ercompany1961@gmail.com ).


Sincerely,

MR ABDUL Jean Paul.
E-mail:    vestercompany1961@gmail.com
Paris - France
Tel. Private: 0033648442302

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