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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: "Financial broker" <support@dhaka.bangla.net>
Reply-To: austinalessioc@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2017 18:54:10 +0700
Subject: RE: YOUR PROJECT FUNDING OFFER


Attn: MD/CEO

Dear Sir/Madam,

I'm a broker of project financing firm who has cutting edge and group capital fund,
they can finance any lucrative project and help you/company to enhance your business
plan, their financial instruments can be used for purchase of goods from any
manufacturer irrespective of location. They specialize in BG, SBLC, and Non
collateral loan and other financial assistance from AAA rated banks (Prime Banks in
the world). If you are in need of funds to run your business or execute a project,
this company can assist.

Are you an Investor, Real Estate developer, Construction Company, Oil & Gas
companies etc? or Do you need a loan to keep your investment or business going on in
order to have a different look? I have a company that can grant you the financial
support in the case of your financial need.

I'm in contact and in cordial relationship with couple of Assets Management &
Finance Companies that are willing and ever ready to grant you a loan through their
prime banks and payment centers across the world top financial cities.

The interest rate is very affordable and the duration of the loan is from 1 to 15
years depends the amount of money you may require. Humbly get back to me if you are
in need of this loan for further details via my private email:
(austinalessioc@gmail.com)

Respectfully
Austin Alessio
Financial Broker
Chancery consults
53-64 Chancery Lane,
London WC2A 1QS
United Kingdom

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