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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: "G.Costa" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <gabajcosta71@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2019 18:20:39 -0800
Subject: Mutual benefit

Good day Sir/Ma,

I have a business proposal valued at US$58,000,000.00 to discuss with you that will benefit both of us, I am
searching for a reliable & innovative business person to manage & Invest this funds independently into a profitable business
venture.This money is legal and has nothing to do with illicit or drug deals or money laundry.

A good ROI (Return on Investment/profit above 5-15%) would be considered good .

If you are interested,contact me with your proposals/suggestions on the investment on my private
email : gabrielcosta@saotomeprincipe.net and i will be happy to share more details with you.

Regards,

Hon.Gabriel Costa
(Former Prime Minister Sao Tome and Principe)

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