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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: " William Puth" <infoecomuseu@wanadoo.es>
Reply-To: willieputh@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 09:58:10 -0700
Subject: Re:Private partnership!

MR WILLIAM PUTH
R122,77 GRAYSON DRIVE SANDTON
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA
willaimputh@gmail.com



Good Day,


I regret any kind of perceived intrusion into your privacy, I represent the interest of my client who holds a Government Position in his Country and wishes to invest some funds (US$150 Million) in your country. I came across your data via a private search from a professional data base in your country. I want to know if you have the ability, workforce and strength to help my client invest in the following sector real estate, hotel management/tourism, stock management and commercial agriculture in your country and get rewarded financially without affecting your convenience.

What You Will Be required to do;


[1] To receive the funds from the Vault where it's currently lodge and the his representative and partner


[2] To Invest and Manage the Funds Profitably on His Behalf for a minimum of 5 years pending when he will be out of office in 2020.

[3] 10% of the total fund will be for your assistance, while the balance of 90% will be for the purpose of investment

My Client is willing to negotiate Management Sharing Percentage after the confirmation of the funds in your custody. I shall expect to hear from you urgently as this is of high Priority. I shall make available to you all necessary documentations, directives and possibly arrange a meeting prior to the commencement of the transaction. You are required to furnish me with detail below confirming your interest in this project. Please fill the below details and send to me in receipt of your email.


Full Name:
Full Address:
Telephone Number:
Mobile Number:
Age:
Occupation:
Name of Company:
Position:



Due to my client’s reputation and the source of funds, we will appreciate if you treat this matter as top confidential. Please get back to me urgently on receipt of this message, I can be reached via the below number and email.

Yours faithfully,


Mr William R Puth
Attorney at Law
Email:willaimputh@gmail.com

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