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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: "Anna Choi" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <annachoiinvestment@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2017 14:12:35 +0200
Subject: Private Debt/Loan Funding Platform.

Dear Valued Partner,

This is the HONGKONG KEYBRIDGE INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED Debt/Loan Funding Platform.

The HKKIC limited is a Financial Strategic Firm specializing in Growth Financial Loans/Debt Funding Investments. We specialize in investments in Private sectors in a broad range of areas, Within our Financial Investment Services are M&A development and management, financial and operational management, due diligence and capital planning and development including Real estate, Energy, Oil and Gas,emerging markets and high-technology, communications, software and digital content and services.

The HKKIC Business Development Team will invest in the range of $1Million to $100Million on any viable Projects presented by your Management after Independent review on your Business Model Presentation. We intend to maintain a Silent/Financial Position on our Business with your Company.

We look forward to your favourable response.

Regards,
Anna Choi.
Email:annachoi@asia.com

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