419 scam: "Senior Project Fin. Officer" <tiwa@bestradegroup.com> PROJECT FUNDING CAPITAL ENHANCEMENT WEALTH DEVELOPMENT

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Senior Project Fin. Officer" <tiwa@bestradegroup.com>
Reply-To: cbtdsdeposu@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:49:52 -0800
Subject: PROJECT FUNDING CAPITAL ENHANCEMENT WEALTH DEVELOPMENT

Dear Sir / Madam,

We are a strong team and reputable financial instruments providers and part=
ners for financing, investment and private placement program with cash, mon=
etize bank instrument, sales/lease of SBLC or BG, including private corpora=
te loans offer without any collateral.

We are offering Loan/Investment fund to cooperate bodies, companies, indust=
ries and individuals with profitable business ideas and investment projects=
in any area of specialization that will be able to make-up over 20% cumula=
tive returns on funds invested. =

The amount of this loan ranges from USD $500,000.00 to USD $5,000,000,000.=
00.This loan has got a tenor of 12 to 120 months and interest rate is stric=
tly on 5% per annul on reducing balance.

Are you looking for funds for your projects?

We can also connect you to investors with very huge financial capacity to f=
und your high capital intensive projects...

We assist Clients and brokers in their attempt to secure funding for their =
different projects.

Furthermore, we are looking forward to partnering with agents or brokers. I=
n the case where you do not need a loan, you can serve as our agent, broker=
or company representative. You will be entitled to 1% of total value of ev=
ery business you bring to us.

If you are satisfied with the above procedures send us letter of intent wri=
ting on your company letter head. =

Best Regards, =

McCarthy
Senior Project Fin. Officer

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