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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Hahn Hugbert" <anna042sigurlaug@gmail.com>
Reply-To: hhugbert3@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:50:34 -0800
Subject: Facility:
Dear Dear sir
I represent a good Investor name (withheld) as a financial consultant. We need a good and viable Business/project from a capable individual or company all over the world.
I feel great to contact you in the hope that you have the requisite capacity to partner with us. My Principal (Investor) can invest up to $500m to $10b or more in any viable and profitable Project. If you welcome our business proposal both parties shall be linked for further discussions.
Upon approval of your investment plan, legal paperwork will be produced for the signature of both parties.
On agreement and consummation of this investment plan, my consultancy fees will be paid by both parties (fees to be discussed).
If you are interested contact me.
Regard,
Hahn Hugbert
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