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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: "Robert Heck" <info@briskevents.nl>
Reply-To: robertheck112@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2015 00:45:08 -0000
Subject: 08/09/15

We are an investment company and we invite you to partner with us and
benefit in our new Loan and Project funding program. We offer flexible
loans and funding for various projects by passing the usual rigorous
procedures.This Funding program allows a client to enjoy low interest
payback for as low as 3 - 4% per annum for a period of 7-8 years. We can
approve a loan/funding for up to $500,000,000.00 or more depending on the
nature of business. We are currently funding for:

* Starting up a Franchise
* Business Acquisition
* Business Expansion
* Commercial Real Estate purchase
* Contract Execution

We are open to having a good business relationship with you. If you think
you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any venture,
please do not hesitate to contact us for possible business co-operation.

Sincerely,

Mr. Robert Heck

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