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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: "Wilson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <patrickwilsonitg@foxmail.com>
Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 06:09:24 +0600
Subject: Very Important

Dear ,

I am using this medium to solicit for your professionalism should this offer interests you.

I have a High Profile Client who has reasonable amount to invest. This client of mine has mandated me to source for someone with wealth of experience in Investments and Financial Management that can have her funds invested judiciously with excellent Return on Investment. Therefore if this offer falls within your areas of specialization, you are hereby advised to respond with your Telephone Number and your Personal Profile so we can discuss further.

Anticipating you positive response.

Kindly send me an E-mail through my private E-mail Address: patrickwilsonitg@gmail.com
Patrick Wilson
Thank you.
Best Regard

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