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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Fritz Robert <fritzrobert19@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:30:32 -0800
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL
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Complement of the season and how are you doing?
My name is Fritz Robert, Please i am looking for a honest and trusted
person for an investment partnership which i know you might be capable
for this investment business.
Really it will be my desire to partner with you in this great business
which will bring mutual benefits to the both parties. If you accept and
interested this offer please never hesitate to respond so i can send you
the details, meanwhile send me your private phone number and your
contact email for more communication
Regard from Fritz
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