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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: "Engr. Edwin Carvin" <>
Reply-To: engredwardcarvin@yandex.com
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 06:02:07 +0800
Subject: Modest Proposal


Dear,
It is my great pleasure to write to you and present my business
proposal for your consideration and possible acceptance which you will
find mutually beneficial to both parties.
I am Engr. Edwin Carvin, In work with a Shipping/Security Company in
Europe.We shuttle Europe and Asia. We need a trust-worthy partner to
assist us in the claim of (US$11.5M) ELEVEN MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS which has been lying unclaimed in our
custody for a long period of time.
You will be required to:
(1) Assist us to further invest the money in your country, Finland,
(2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in your country
(3) Assist us in carrying out the feasibility study before actual
investment. If you decide to render your service to us in this
regard,you will be paid 20% of the total funds for assistance. Reply
back this email if you are willing to work with us.
Respectfully,
Engr. Edwin Carvin

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