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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: "Kingsley Eze" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kingsley_ezeo1@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:38:48 +1300
Subject: PARTNERSHIP/INVESTMENT REQUEST

Dear Sir/Madam,
I have sent this project partnership request to you before without any response, I do not know if you received it? I intended sending you a fax but could not, well I am writing you again via internet due to urgency. However we want to partner with you in a related investment management project. For evaluation kindly read below for more understanding Project-Description for better understanding.
One of our clients has mandated us via a limited power of attorney to initiate and negotiate for any viable external investment partner, he is ready to invest and the funds are available. I write to seek your participation and if you are interested, Kindly send your details you can also suggest possible scope of investment that may interest my client.
In the past we have been betrayed and we lost millions of dollars to an American business woman who on receipt of our investment funds ran-away and changed all her contacts. I am writing you with hope that you will not betray us, your honest commitment is highly needed so that we can make progress together. We look forward to establish a symbiotic relationship, waiting your reply soonest.
Regards,
KINGSLEY EZE
Address: 38 Devonia Road N1 8JH

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