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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: "Dr.David Rivas" <honeywellcontract@gmail.com>
Reply-To: davidrivas22000@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:58:59 -0700
Subject: WITHOUT PREJUDICE...... I WRITE TO YOU

Hello ,

I know this will come to you as a surprise but never mind having
obtained your contact from social website network,I agreed you must
have some level of professionalization as a reputable and trust worthy
person/company,who can stand confidently with me in this successful
finance business arrangement.Before I proceed,I will like to
introduce my humble self to you.

My name is Mark Anthony legal project consultant to Mr.Kamran Hedayat
CEO Toran Incorporation,a Canadian citizen,but presently seated in
West Africa for pipeline construction project.HSE Technical Specialist
Company in Oil & Gas and Construction Industry.There is a contract of
two years,in supply,construction and installation of oil pipe line for
flowing of crude oil from drilling site to the terminal depot,this
project awarded to Toran Incorporation at the rate of USD$2.65
billion.Toran Incorporation is to manage the entire project both human
resources and finance.After making the financial analysis and
estimation it will be completed with the total sum of 90%.I am ready
to provide you proof and evidences of the project and the fund in
concerned.I have the honor and permission to ask for your partnership
in a business transaction,

I need your co-operation to receive the sum of USD$25,000,000.00 to
your personal or company bank account.And I am confident that you will
give your consideration to this proposal and response positively
within a short period of time.I am available to discuss this proposal
with you and to answer any questions you may have in regard to this
fund.I and Mr.Kamran Hedayat will be very happy to share with you 20%
for me 30% for you why 50% for Mr.Kamran Hedayat.The money will come
to your account as proceed of purchasing and supplying agent of the
construction materials contracted and awarded to you. All documents
covering this deal will obtain from court.If you are interested
provide me with your full details. Please be rest assure that your
details is secure and strictly for this business transaction,there
will be no illegal use of your identity.Things To Note *No video
calls for security and confidentiality of this business. *No third
parties only recommended by me for assistance in this business.*No
other language only English during voice calls.As soon as you give
your positive response to this proposal,I will not hesitate in sending
you the details and procedures of the transaction.This business
transaction is 100% RISK FREE & GUARANTEED.Feel free to get back to me
for further explanation and how to proceed. Sounds too good to be
true, but it is true! Try it here.

Awaiting to here from you.

Thanks,
Mr.Mark Anthony
Skype: live:.cid.91a24470ffdf0809

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