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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: "Terry Brown" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <terrybeeinvestment@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:28:52 -0800
Subject: Greetings

I represent a business group in Southern Sudan and currently seek means of expanding investment interest in the following sectors: Banking, Real estate, Stock speculation, Mining, Transportation, Health, Tourism, Communication, Movie, Tobacco and just any sector that is lucrative for investment outside of my Country.
 
If you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any of the mentioned business sectors or any other business in your country, kindly reply for possible business co-operation. I am also ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of generating from 10% annual return on investment (AROI). JV partnership is possible. I am open and available for loan and project funding for long Term ONLY.
 
I look forward to your reply,
 
Regards,
 
Terry Brown

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