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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: adwill.pr3@gmail.com
Reply-To: adwilliams131@outlook.com
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:13:09 -0400
Subject: re: Let me know

Hello,


Firstly, my apologies for interfering into your privacy at this time, this is out of my desire to locate a matured and trustworthy individual who can guarantee the confidence needed in this matter. I am Adrian Williams Rtd and formally with the Royal Air Force here in Great Britain. I am seeking a reliable foreign partner to privately help us divest all of our on-hold assets in any viable business overseas.
We have financial assets currently on hold in financial instruments with an Investment arm of Halifax Bank here in the United Kingdom. The total value in assets is approximately USD 19,400,000.00 and we will be willing to privately move this asset through you into any viable investment. We are not particular about profits but will be interested in ensuring the continuous healthy financial rollover to enable us also fund some charities.
I have spent most of my productive life in the Royal Air Force in different capacities and this got me involved in so many war theatres including Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Your partnership is crucial to us because of your inherent experience in private business which is one area I am not verse with. I am hoping that we can work together as partners if you can handle the release of this asset to your country.
I will be willing to provide you more privileged details of assets location and how we can access it directly to you. I therefore urgently request you to provide more details of your personal and business experiences and any other viable business opportunities available with your direct telephone, fax and email contacts. Thank You and Best Wishes.
Yours Truly

Adrian Williams
Private Fax Home: +448443576953
Private Fax Office: +448445003202
e: aw712894@gmail.com

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