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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: "SWISS -CONSULTANT CH" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <group.consulting2323@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2015 08:26:13 -0500
Subject: ASSET MANAGEMMENT

Dear Friend,
 
It is a great pleasure to be in contact with you.
 
With due respect to your person and much sincerity of purpose . I have a business proposal which I will like to handle with you and this involves can already executed contract under schedule (a) crude oil services.
 
Be rest assured that this project is legitimate and we have valid claim documents to ensure the release of the said contract payment.
 
Kindly indicate your interest to enable me tell you more detail about the proposal and the modalities approved.
 
I  expect your response and you can call  my number in Switzerland +41435084753 when you get this offer.
 
Yours Faithfully,
Ms. P.Way
Email: ppway2323@yandex.com

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