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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, 9 Jan 2016 01:57:23 -0800
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL FOR 2016

Ms. P.Way
Top Investment Consultant
Based In Switzerland
Reference : 468478
 
PROPOSAL NOTE
 
Good day to you.
 
It is a great pleasure to be in contact with you.
I seek your partnership on an investment project and  will forward specifics in subsequent correspondence.
 
I can be reached through  my number +41435084753 for a chat.
We look forward to your co-operation in this regard.
Yours Faithfully,
Ms. P.W. Watson
Business Consultant

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