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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: "David Anderson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <da0015801@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:12:11 -0700
Subject: Re: Greetings To You

Greetings to you!
 
 
Firstly, I apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a Certified/Post-mail. It is understandable that you might be a little bit apprehensive because you do not know me.
 
 
I represent the Gulf Area Partners, a private investment business consortium. We look into encourage infrastructure development and economic renewal by having active business presence in strategic positions in secure areas of the world. We try to create jobs in trade in Africa and Middle East by keeping graft and stealing manageable. My investors are looking to invest into various businesses like infrastructure/constructions, real estate, farming, mining, trade, etc, in your region. I know you may ask why we chose to do business with you. The answer is because we found your business profile fascinating. Therefore what is most needed from you is your experience and expertise.
 
 
I am writing therefore to ask if you or any of your contacts or clients have any available project seeking funding. Kindly get back to me ASAP for further information.
 
 
Kind regards.
 
 
David Anderson

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