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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: Guillermo Gonzalez <dprasad@financier.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 14:46:31 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Good Afternoon!

Good Day, I run a private consulting firm, advisory and other services to clients here in Musratha- Libya and I got your contact through the internet in my quest by one my clients (Mr.) Talal Ben Yushah asking for an eligible agencies or investor assistance in re profiling this fund US$25.5 Million out of Tripoli- Libya for JVC Investment Partners ("JVC") due to triggering crises in financial capitals, great recession, business is considered risky, investors/ relevant stakeholders are withdrawing or curtailing their investment, Libyan characterized by marked change in the social and political order of Libya after the overthrow and killing of Muammar Gaddafi in the Libyan Civil War, security situation is rapidly deteriorating, state of emergency, government have lost all legitimacy to rule, political unrest, lack of due anticipated legal process, absence of security forces, Islamic insurgencies, sectarian violence and armed conflict. As part of our investment expansion plan, we are ready to facilitate and fund projects internationally that are capable of generating at least 10% Annual Return on Investment (AROI). We are also able to provide funding via direct investment depending on the nature of the business plan. If both parties agree on all terms and conditions, we shall execute a joint venture contract (“JVC”) and finally we shall transfer US$25.5 Million to your bank account within five (5) business days from the date of confirmation notice of your project management capabilities to execute this project. I will draft and carry out the Notarization of the WILL and also obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/administration in your favor for the transfer of the fund. The followings are (Mr.) Talal Ben Yushah specifications for your consideration and immediate attention: 1. Investment area of interest - Oil and Gas, Tourism, Telecom and IT, Construction and Real Estate, Transportation, Hotel, Education, Health, Industry and Retail, etc. 2. Shares of partners depending on capital input, therefore subject to negotiation.If you are interested, provide immediately your full Names and Address, Date of Birth, Occupation, Tel & Fax Numbers If you are interested in partnering with our group, kindly send to me your executive summary or business plan directly by E-mail and whereby you are not interested; You can reach me directly on my phone number +447937684479 and my email address: guillermo31275@qq.com Best regards, Guillermo Gonzalez Personal Attorney/Sole Executor * PO Box 545 20 Commercial Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8XG. UK * Avda. Cerro de los Angeles, 20 CP. 28026 Madrid-Spain.

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