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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: Paul Hoare <office1@vpnmot.ga>
Reply-To: <r.jordan2017@yandex.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2016 22:57:33 +0100
Subject: INVESTING IN YOUR COUNTRY

Dear Friend,

Greetings

I'm Paul Hoarer, a Lawyer, Legal consultant & Partner at ANDERSON LAW FIRM which is located in United Kingdom.

I am contacting you in regards to a deceased client who died in UK in January 2013; he was a prominent client of mine who happens to be a
FOREIGN like you.

Before his death, my client deposited (£27.5 million BGP) at a financial institution in United Kingdom, documentations regarding to
these transaction indicates that claims can only be made by his relative/ family member. Unfortunately he had no Will at the time of
his death (Interstate).All efforts made revealed no link to any of his family member.

However, because of the international financial crises, allot of reforms has been made within the European Union & United Kingdom
Financial system; this includes the new law on succession/claims which indicates a duration in which such inheritance could be tolerated. The
financial institution has mandated me to present the next of kin or a relative who will claim the funds. Failure to respond to this
ultimatum would legally allow the financial institution report such funds to the Bank of England in United Kingdom which could be
confiscated as unclaimed estate (And eventually go straight to the Government's pocket).

I have put in place all necessary requirements concerning the release of this funds and it is my intention to introduce this opportunity to
you as the beneficiary. Please note that I'm legally equipped with all necessary information/documentations concerning this fund.

I have decided to contact you with this opportunity. Upon your acceptance to cooperate, I agreed that 40% of this money will be for
you, 40% for me and 20% goes to any acceptable charity organization in your country.

For security & confidential reasons; I strongly advise that youfirstly contact me via email. Immediately you get in touch with me
with your contact details, I would be able to inform you on moredetailed information and next steps.

In conclusion, it's my utmost concern to demand your ultimate honesty,co-operation and confidentiality. I GUARANTEE that this process would
be executed under a legitimate arrangement that would legally protect you from any breach of law.

I look forward to hear from you.

Best regards,
Barr. Paul Hoare

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