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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Attorney Jeffrey Carney" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jeffreycarney111@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 02:47:52 -0800
Subject: SHORT TERM INVESTMENT IN YOUR COUNTRY!!

My Dear Friend,

I am contacting you to partner with you and this is real ok, it’s my desire to strategically collaborate with your firm regarding investment arrangement in your country.

Basically, I was forced out of my country due to political reasons and presently ran to another ountry for a political assylum. I have decided and agreed to expand investment overseas. Consequently, I ask for your cooperation in this business proposal of mutual trust and benefit.

I am considering a short-term investment of 35 million U.S dollars, this fund is not an illicit fund but originated from my hard work during my political career and my desire is to invest in the operational exigency of the emerging market in your country or in your company and I will want to leverage on your expertise, you will therefore be the head of the new established and integrated structure of the investment in your country. if you don't wish for any investment cooperation however, you can help me move the fund on a fair percentage or agreement.
I will welcome your advice in the area of investment you may consider better since you are on ground; Joint Venture Project maybe ideal. I am counting on your ability and your good-will.

Indeed i will appreciate your understanding as regards this development.
Please, do not fail to enclose your direct telephone number so as to speak with you directly.

Regards,
Mr Jeffrey Carney

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