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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "davidsujiotohua@yandex.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: David Suji Otohua <DavidSujiOtohua@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: davidsujiotohua@yandex.com
Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:43:39 +0200
Subject: BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
Dear Friend!
I'm planning to have a viable business in your county but due to the
fact that I am a foreigner, I cannot invest directly in your county
without the concept of the citizen but in my findings, I realized that
it’s easy for me to do business in your county in as much I have a
partner or link with someone who is a responsible citizen of the country
and who is willing to go into business partnership with me.
I have my fund /capital for the investment, I intend to invest into any
profitable business investment depend on what would be your advice. I am
seeking for your assistance to join me in actualizing my objective with
your moral support and advice.
If you are willing to work with me, kindly reply me as soon as possible
while there is tangible reward for your acceptance. Please do not forget
to include your direct mobile telephone contact numbers while replying
to enable me give you a call for details discussions.
I strongly believe that we will work in partnership to take care of each
other’s interests and you will be highly rewarded also for managing the
business.
I wish you all the best and look forward to a long and mutually
beneficial relationship.
Kind Regards,
Mr. David Suji Otohua
Email: davidsujiotohua@yandex.com
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