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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: "Mr. James Konstantin" <mrsshirleyperezfosgate12@gmail.com>
Reply-To: s11fokhu700@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 21:16:24 -1200
Subject: YOUR MESSAGE CONFIRM RECEIVED


Attention Sir,



*INVESTMENT PROPOSAL BY OUR CLIENT*



There is a genuine need for the investment of a substantial amount in a
secure and stable economy around the world by our client. The investment
aims at solar energy, tourism and real estate primarily, but will strongly
consider any other business area you may suggest that can guarantee
outstanding fiscal yields.



My name is Mr. James Konstantin, investment advisor to the concerned
person. I’m contacting you because our investor has the capacity to invest
in a massive project in your country or invest in your existing project
that required funding as loan. The investment fund is already tied down
securely as receivables and will be transferred to your individual/company
account if we accept to work together.



Let your reaction reach me via email soonest, if you have the track record
and potentials to receive, invest, and manage large sums successfully.



Thank you.



Yours faithfully,

Mr. James Konstantin

Investment Group.

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