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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" <info@atfweb.org>
Reply-To: puthwillie@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 03:48:18 +0100
Subject: Re:Write me

Dear Sir/Madam,


I represent the interest of a top government official who needs your partnership to invest US$150M in your country. This project shall by no means affect your present occupation.

I would need your experience, 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 inconvenience.

What You Will Be required to do;


[1] To recieve, invest and Manage the Funds Profitably on behalf of my client for a minimum of 5 years pending when he will be out of office in 2020.

[2] 15% of the total fund will be for your assistance, while the balance of 85% will be for the investment.


My Client is willing to negotiate Management Sharing Percentage after the confirmation of the funds in your account. 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 at the bank where the funds is deposited. Please fill the below information confirming your desire to work with us in the investment project.


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



Due to my client's reputation and the source of funds, we will appreciate if you treat this matter as top confidential.

Yours faithfully,


Mr William Puth

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