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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: "Tom Hill" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <tomhill2018@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2018 14:17:38 -0500
Subject: Seeking for investment manager

I am Tom Hill Esq of a consulting firm based in London England. I am mandated by my client to seek for a liable company or individual for management and administration of funds.
My client is satisfied with your profile and He is willing to invest in your country under your management.
It is my client wish that you arrange a meeting in your country for further discussion and signing of business agreement/ MOU

He wish to invest in a complete new business, fund investment portfolio, Hotel, Real Estate, Housing, Industry ,to buy shares in an already existing business or any business that you may suggest, since you have better understanding of your business environment .
I AFFIRM THAT THE FUNDS IS DEVOID OFANY DISPUTE OR CRIMINAL INCLINATIONS
If you are interested, please provide me with your private and mobile telephone number for more details.

I await your urgent reply.
Yours faithfully,
Tom Hill Esq.

Shades Consulting LLC
122 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SZ United Kingdom

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