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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: "Mr. Micheal Boateng" <info@cantv.net>
Reply-To: micheal.boateng1@outlook.com
Date: Tue, 31 May 2016 10:40:13 +1000
Subject: INVESTMENT / BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

Hello Sir/Madam

I am a personal aid to a big politician here in Africa, and he died few months ago, I have access to is $200.000.000 Million(Two Hundred Million US dollars) belonging to this late politician. I intend to invest in a good business abroad. that's why i'm seeking for good trustworthy foreigner Like you, who can partner with me in order for us to invest this funds in very good and profitable business abroad in the following sectors: Construction, Real Estate, Stock Speculation and Mining, Transportation, Health Sector and Tobacco, Communication Services, Agriculture Forestry & Fishing, thus any sector.

If you are trustworthy and have a solid background and ideas of making good profit in any of this mentioned business sectors or any other Valuable business in your country. Please write me for possible business co-operation. I am ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of generating 10% annual return .

I am confident that you will give your consideration to this proposal and respond. I am available to discuss this proposal with you also on Phone and to answer any questions you may have in regard to this investment. As soon as you give your positive response to this proposal, I will not hesitate in sending you the details information of this great investment partnership opportunity.

I look forward to discussing this opportunity further with you. email me :micheal.boateng1@outlook.com

Yours sincerely,
Michael Boateng

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