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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: "Fredland Williams"<noreply@aflac.com>
Reply-To: fredlandwilliams1@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 01:44:48 +0100
Subject: Re: Hello

Greetings,


BUSINESS PROPOSITION


I am pleased to contact you based on a business platform haven received your details from an investment consultant in a recent leading international business round-table engagement. I am currently based in London, Uk. I have a business proposition to invest in any good business that will bring good return on investment in your country. My client who is an oil merchant has a substantial amount of $7,500,000 (Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only) for investment and he is looking for someone who is trustworthy and reputable to partner with in any good business that will generate good return on investment. I got your contact through my search on web. We intend to invest in your line of business, Real Estate, Freight Services and Tourist or any good business of your choice.

If you are interested, my client will want to partner with you, leaving the funds under your care to invest in any profitable business for a period of 5 years. 30% of the total funds will be given to you as your principal share while you will invest 70% on my clients name in any lucrative business you deem profitable either in your country or overseas.

If you are willing to partner with us I urge you to indicate your interest towards this offer by emailing the following

1) YOUR INVESTMENT PROPOSAL
2) ANNUAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
3) DURATION OF INVESTMENT
4) YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS
5) YOUR DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER

The moment you declare your intentions and interest, and send me the above requested information, this transaction will commence at once and I shall prepare all the necessary legal agreements copies and paper works needed for this business venture and forward to you for review and endorsement.

To ensure security and safety of the funds because of my client current situation on ground all arrangements regards to this joint venture partnership is in good place and all protocols observed. This transaction will last for 12 working days at which during the process you will be advised from which bank the investment funds will be transferred to your designated account. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Faithfully,
Fredland Williams (Esq.)

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