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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: "Mr.Dan Williams." <honyakubuspeaker123@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrdan.williamss123@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:22:00 +0100
Subject: INVESTMENT IN YOUR COUNTRY ARE YOU READY

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Dear Friend

I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for
investment/funding in your country. My name is Mr Dan Williams a
financial consultant, I work with a reputable financial services firm.

My company most times represents the interests of very wealthy investors.
Due to the sensitivity of the position they hold in their society and the
unstable investment environment of their country, they evacuate majority
of their funds into more stable economies and developed nations where
they can get good yield for their money.

I was recently approached by a Reserved Client, whom I had personally
worked with a few years ago with a proposal. He requested an
individual such as yourself, who will be willing to receive money on his
behalf abroad, and put it to good use for a period not exceeding 6 years
for a start.

The client has offered these terms:

1. 10% commission paid to me and my foreign partner of the total funds
successfully evacuated. The funds in question is $18.5 M USD.

2. The funds will be used by the foreign partner for six years as a loan
without any interest. That is, you do not pay any interest on the money
but you give the client 50% of all profits after tax that accrued from the
use of the funds.

If these terms are agreeable to you, kindly let me know and I will
provide you with all necessary information and procedures
involved.also send to me your telephone numbers/Mobile number for easy
communication.


Sincerely Yours,
Mr.Dan Williams.



PS* The client is willing to make available the fund to your possession
and in your country within 7 working days of confirmation of your
capability.

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