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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: Daniel Atef <canteen@parlzim.gov.zw>
Reply-To: daniel1atef@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2015 19:05:46 +0100
Subject: Investment Plan



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Attn:



I represent a group of company based in the Gulf Region. We are seeking
means of expanding and relocating our business interest abroad in the
following sectors: Oil/Gas, Construction, Real Estate, Stock Speculation
and Mining, Transportation, Health Sector and Tobacco, Communication
Services, Agriculture Forestry & Fishing, thus any sector.


If you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any of
the mentioned business sectors or any other VIABLE business in your
country. Please write me for possible business co-operation. More so, we
are ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of
generating 10% annual return on investment (AROI) Joint Venture
partnership and Hard loan funding can also be considered.


I am confident that you will give your consideration to this proposal
and respond positively within a short period of time. I am available to
discuss this proposal with you and to answer any questions you may have
in regard to this investment. As soon as you give your positive response
to this proposal,

I will not hesitate in sending you the details information of this great
investment partnership opportunity. I look forward to discussing this
opportunity further with you.


Best Regards,
Daniel Atef






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