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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. Jim" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 01:52:25 -0000
Subject: Re;

15TH APRIL. 2019


Dear Sir/Madam,

This request for your assistance is of mutual benefit to both of us. Our
company is specialized in contract syndication, projects consulting,
monitoring/supervision and management services. We solicit your kindness in
assisting us to champion the transfer of some fund for investment and safe
keeping to your country. This is not money laundry nor drugs related money.
Please note that the transfer operation will take seven to ten (10) working
days to be completed if you give me the direction to proceed.

Your company shall be entitled to 20% shares of this investment for your
envisaged efforts and assistance rendered. The remaining 80% shares would
be for our company and the top officials. This proposal is strictly
confidential, free from any form of risk and does not depend on any
particular field of trade to execute and the line of business of
you/company is not a hindrance to the successful execution of this
transaction.

It however requires your adequate participation and support to enable its
accomplishment on schedule. Be informed that on completion of this business
our company will use part of its share of the money to invest in your
country under your care. Once I receive your positive response, I will
immediately send you the complete details with which you are to proceed and
direct you how to put up an application for the immediate release of the
funds to your account in your country.

Your quick and favorable response will be highly appreciated.

Thanking you in anticipation while looking forward to doing business with
you.

Dr. Jim K. Annaneh

MD/CEO
KE&T CONSULT
Near Sonapack, Heavy Ind. Area
Tema, Greater Ac,
Tel:+02400829 Fax: +02849006
E-mail: consultsproject@gmail.com

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