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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Swiss Broker" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 02:45:17 +0200
Subject: INFORMATION TO BE STUDIED
Ms. P. Way
Top Investment Consultant
Based In Switzerland
Reference : 468478
PROPOSAL NOTE
Good Day.
I am looking to work with a reputable individual/firm to engage in a profit oriented ventures in your country and perhaps with your assistance, we could get low tax rates.
I have the mandate of Mr. Mikhail Khodorkovsky to source a foreign partner that can accommodate and manage US$150m & US$350m respectively originating from an already executed contract . The funds are derived from a contract executed with Yukos Oil Company before the name was change to Rosneft Oil Corporation in Russia.
Get back to me if you interested.
Sincerely
Ms P Way
Investment Consultant
Swiss Investment Group
Telephone: +41435084753
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