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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: info@jbpubindia.net
Reply-To: advaugustineadams@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:11:38 +0200
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPOSAL


I am barrister Barrister Augustine Adams. I have a client who is a career politician and is willing to invest US$78 million US dollars in your very viable company but would want to remain under-cover throughout the transfer/ investment process. I strongly believe we are going to benefit from your experiences in investing in your country. Please note in advance that if this can be handled successfully, it will open the way for more and better opportunities for us and our families.



We would like to know the kind of business that will be legally profitable to invest in your country. My Client secured a huge sum of money in Dollars through private commission from government contracts, royalties from excess crude oil and exploration rights through the sale of Crude Oil referrals in Angola, Congo DRC and South Africa, and this huge sum is secured as a Financial Instrument valued at US$78 million US dollars . Our goal is to move this Financial Instrument out then work with you as a private partner in investing this funds in your country.



Basically, all we need from you is sincerity, authenticity, integrity protection, virtue, accountability and honor which bring trust in business. As you already know, nothing can undermine a business relationship more completely than lack of trust because trust is the essential precondition upon which all real success depends and the key to trust is action and commitments. Commitments made and commitments honored. It’s important you work with trust and sincerity, and do not disappoint the trust I’m going to repose in you.



The first stage of the investments will be for a proposed period of five years, thereafter we can review the projects and move on if we have to. I will love to have your business plan and will take my time to look into it . I will initiate the process for the Warrant Of Asset Transfer to your name and ensure appropriation in every area. I will initiate this process towards a swift conclusion then we can fix a date/place/time for a meeting to sign all documents before remittance of the funds into any of your nominated bank account or set up a new account depending on what best fit the transaction




Thanks

Barrister Augustine Adams

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