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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: Mr Peter Owen <wecare@astro.com.my>
Reply-To: <makatiemeka101@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2020 13:19:27 +0100
Subject: <<<<Message From Mr Owen Peter>>>>><>>>

Hello,
I consider you worthy for a business partner that will benefit both parties.This is legitimate and legal,Upon your positive response i will furnish you with details.
Your Truly,
Peter Owen
Nothing in this communication shall constitute a legally binding offer, or agreement. A legally binding offer or agreement may only arise in an instance where a contract is executed (in duplicate) by an authorized officer of the Company and an authorized officer of the counterparty(ies) subsequent to relevant approvals from the Company's senior management.

This message is intended only for the ordinary use by the person to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and privileged under applicable laws, or otherwise protected by work product immunity or other legal rules. No one else may copy or forward all or any of it in any form. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, review or disclosure or copying of this message and information it contains is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and then delete it from your system. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (932533-V) and all its subsidiaries. Thank you.

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