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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: shpg2@richpacific.imsbiz.com.hk
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 04:32:05 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: Re: Investment Purpose.





Mr.Steve Schroeder
Schroeder & Sons LTD
Selva de Mar 111 08019
BARCELONA CATALAN

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I need an experienced consultant like I can see in your company profile to assist me to set up a business and as well develop the project and assume responsibility of ownership as chairman but will be bringing in profit distribute profit monthly or annually as we may agreed, preferably on Tourist Hotel,Real Estate or invest in any profitable business.

I have THIRTY MILLION USD deposited with a bank for safety which I wanted to invest into real estate or hotel management with any company who can help and manage on behalf of my family, while I will be in partnership with you.

If you can go ahead look for a suitable place in any city in your country or any country of your choice where the business will be viable.Please, note that as we progress communicating with my only legal adviser will be necessary as this project will be legally processes, this is because of my poor health.

Do please indicate your willingness to work on this project by sending your full contacts details to enable us commence immediately and be informed that this project is not an intent of fraud or an attempt of it as I'm handling all expenses including yours.

Mr.Steve Schroeder
Schroeder & Sons LTD
Selva de Mar 111 08019
BARCELONA CATALAN


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