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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: Carlos Acosta <vida@centlec.co.za>
Reply-To: <info@carlosacosta.biz>
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:35:27 -0700
Subject: Re: Do you need Loan?

Hello,
 
I work as an agent to some Investors. Do you need a business loan or funds for a business idea or want to expand but need huge funding? We are expanding our investment presence by granting debt loan to fund viable and lucrative projects. If you have any project that needs funding, kindly revert to me with your business plan and you will be promptly contacted and both parties will meet face to face and have a round-table meeting together.
 
Good documentation will be carried out between you and the Investor before putting down his funds. If you are interested, get back to me through my email as soon as possible.
 
Email: info@carlosacosta.biz
 
Regards,
 
Carlos Acosta


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