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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: "DR JEAN ABULL" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sillaheliman1961@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 2 May 2016 10:40:58 +0100
Subject: Salut (( JUSQU'A PRESENT, AUCUNE REPONSE DE VOTRE PAR.))

SALUT
/// ENGLISH / FRENCH ////

Nous avons besoin de votre aide afin de nous indiquer des projets , la meilleure façon et surtout les secteurs d'activités rentables dans lesquels nous pouvons investir dans votre pays. Vous serez alors notre représentant.
Nos principaux bailleur de fond, sont prêts à financer des projets porteurs et rentables, aussi offrir des prêts a nos partenaires pour le financement de leurs propres projets. Nos bailleurs de fonds viennent de différents pays (Europe, Asie, Afrique). Veuillez noter que même si l'entreprise ou projets est presque en faillite ou à la recherche de fonds, le financement est possible après étude du dossier. Une fois que nous recevons la confirmation de votre intérêt, nous vous mettrons directement avec le propriétaire du fonds (chef financier).Il est impératif que vous répondez le plus vite possible à notre adresse privée ( abulljean@yahoo.com ) , ce qui nous permettra de vous répondre dès que possible.
Cordialement
Mr ABULL JEAN.
Email: jeanazizabdul@yahoo.com
Paris, France
Tel. Privé: 0033787844139
//////////// ENGLISH/////////////////////////////
Hello
We need your help as (partner) on how to invest in your country as our representative, our main Funders are ready to finance any profitable projects of your choice and provide loans for private and Company projects, our Funders (chief finances ) is in Europe, Asia, United Arab Emirates and in Africa.Even if your own Company or projects is facing bankruptcy and seeking financing assistance , our funder is ready to satisfaire your needs .As soon as we receive confirmation of interest, we will put you in direct contact with our funder (chief finance), this will permit them to satisfy your request .It is very imperative that we respond to our private address ( abulljean@yahoo.com ), which allows us to receive and reply as soon as possible.
Regards,
Mr ABULL JEAN.
Email: jeanazizabdul@yahoo.com
Paris, France
Tel. Privé: 0033787844139

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