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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: "Dr. Cheong Kong" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drcheongc@163.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:07:02 -0500
Subject: Re: more info

Compliment of the day,
 
I am Dr. Cheong Choong Kong, a Malaysia-Singaporean. I was the immediate past chairman/CEO OCBC bank, and former Chairman/CEO Singapore airline. I got your contact from LinkedIn.
 
Since LinkedIn is "normally" for business-oriented and social networking service, I find it a mutual way to contact you as I am actively looking for a business partner for a good business deal. I want to know if you will be interested in this opportunity and for us to work together as a partner for mutual benefit.
 
If you are interested, write back for more information on the partnership.
 
This deal will not interfere with your present job or business.
 
Sincerely,
 
Dr. Cheong Choong Kong
Executive Director
OCBC Bank Malaysia/ Singapore

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