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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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Fraud email example:

From: David Van Robert <taiah06@biznetvigator.com>
Reply-To: David Van Robert <davidvanrobert6@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 06:19:12 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: Re: Attention To You Personally Get Back To Me




I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for investment/funding in your country. My name is Mr. David Van Robert, the chief financial consultant of Capstone Investment Advisors UK LLP.


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 funds.


A Reserved Client, whom I had personally worked with few years ago with a proposal, recently, approached me that he wants an individual in your country who will assist him to invest $50.2 Million US Dollars on his behalf in a good profitable business in your country for a period of 8 years for a start.


We extend hands of investment to you with the intend of making good profit for us all and all we need from you to accomplish this is your total cooperation and trust, feel free and email me through this email: address: davidvanrobert6@gmail.com


Looking forward to hear from you soon,


Best regards,
Mr. David Van Robert
Chief Consultant, CIA UK LLP
Email: davidvanrobert6@gmail.com



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