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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: Email Sender <Operation@noreplyemailservice.com>
Reply-To: audrey.busquets@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2018 13:30:33 +0530
Subject: Season Greetings

Attn: Sir / Madam,

We are a leading finanacial investment company focusing primarily on
sourcing business opportunities exclusively for everyone in need of
financial help. We provide clients across the globe with a variety of
financial products and services such as; Loans, Project Funding and many
more at a low interest rate per annum, the terms are very flexible and
interesting. Financing shouldn't be a mystery and Look no further
anymore.

Brokers and Intermediaries are welcome as we give Commission after
Closing the transaction.

For further Information and Inquiry contact us.


Best Regards,
Audrey Busquets Chfc


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