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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: "Wu" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mxsint.lw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:36:25 +0100
Subject: Venture Partnership

Dear Sir,
I have an investment opportunity to share with you involving the transfer of a large sum of money.
I work for a finance house here in Hong Kong. I need you to assist me in dealing with the transfer of a Huge Sum of money ($12 Million USD) from Hong Kong to your country.
Everything about this transaction will be done legally without a hitch.
Once the money has been transferred into your account, we shall share in proportion to be agreed by me and you.
Contact me through my private Email address: liw571@aol.com
If you are interested and i will give you more details.
Your quick response will be appreciated.
 
Kind Regards,
 
Mr. Wu Liang.
liw571@aol.com
 

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