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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Julien Rastorgueff <info@lnmndadels.co.at>
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:07:25 +0000
Subject: Can you help me to invest 10 million euros in your country?
Dear sir
I am an expert accountant and financial advisor . I am looking for one
of my clients a manager for a project of sustainable investment . My
client has an amount of 28 million euros, out of which the funds are
deposited in a bank. My client wants to work with a partner or
independent companies that have projects in which they can invest
these funds. My client can give you all the funds and you can manage
them for 20 years . You will take the commission of 30 % of these
funds . You are going to invest the balance ( 70%) in the project of
your choice during the 15 years of partnership. You are going to pay
the interest of return of 2.5 % per year .
If you are interested , please leave me your details and I'll put you
in contact with my investor. You can directly contact my investor at
this address: vernetmarc@outlook.com
Best regards
Christa
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