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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: "Mr Wilford Moon" <wilordmoon@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 03:01:15 -0500
Subject: Investment







Dear Sir/Madam,

I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for
investment/funding in your country. My name is Mr Wilford Moon , a
financial consultant with a reputable financial services firm here in
London

My company most times represents the interests of very wealthy
investors. Due to the Sensitivity of the position they hold in their
society and the unstable investment environment of their country, they
evacuate majority of their funds into more stable economies and
developed nations where they can get good yield for their money.

A reserved Client, whom I had personally worked with few years ago
came with a proposal recently . What he request is an individual such
as yourself, who will be willing to receive money on his behalf
abroad,and put it to a good standard use for a period not exceeding 6
years
for a start.

The client has offered these terms:

1. 5% commission paid to me and my foreign partner of the total funds
successfully evacuated. The funds in question is $60 Million US
Dollars.

2. The funds will be used by the foreign partner for six years as a
loan without any interest. That is, you do not pay any interest on
the money but you give the client 50% of all profits after tax that
was accrued from the use of the funds.

If these terms are agreeable by you, kindly let me know and I will
provide you with all necessary information and procedures involved
for
urgent attention.

PS* The client is willing to make available the fund to your
possession and in your country within 14days of confirmation of your
capability and willingness.

Sincerely yours,

Mr Wilford Moon

financial Consultant Officer

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