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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: Jack <fercosur69@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2020 12:57:23 +0100
Subject: REPLY

Hello,

We are a Venture Capital Firm specializing in Growth Capital
Investments/Loans. We seek to invest in Projects with Public and Private
securities in a broad range of areas including Real estate, Energy, Oil and
Gas,emerging markets and high-technology. Within the technology sector, the
firm focuses on communications, software and digital content and services.
We wish to invest up to $500 Million in any viable project(s) that you/your
company requires funding on investment Loan Application,On review of your
Business Plan we shall determine on the projects possible funding.This will
be a silent and Private Placement Investment. Endeavor to respond promptly
if the investment proposal meets your company's Approval.

We also assist the applicant's with loans in old and new projects and offer
their valuable projects with good loans. Intermediaries/Consultants/Brokers
are welcome to bring their clients and they are 100% protected

Yours Sincerely.

Jack

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