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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: "Mark Francoise" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <markfrancois212@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 07:27:57 -0800
Subject: Global Investment Management Group.

Dear sir,

Reddensen Wealth Group is a global investment management group. Reddensen Group manages well over $5B dollars portfolio in a monthly return on investment (ROI) cycle generating high yield interest of about 22.35% monthly, funds are moved through all members account and traded in a volatile and demanding global money market.

What do I need to join & how do I become a member?
Reddensen Investment group is a closed circle. Membership is by recommendation. The selected and privileged few can earn thousands of dollars monthly after every trading cycle.

If you have a bank account are trustworthy, over 25 years in age, you can join our group to earn up to $50000 dollars monthly.
So right now, I am recommending you and I want to encourage you to join the Reddensen Group, I am ready to do all within my limits to help you get on board.

Kindly get back to me and let me know your decision.

Thank you and best regards.

Mark Francoise

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