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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <donaldjones18503@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2021 19:44:46 +0100
Subject: GENUINE FINANCIAL SCHEME AND LOAN OFFER.

My name is Mr. Donald Jones. A renowned consultant. I want to know if you have received funding for your project/business but if you have not then I have clients that want to invest in any business that yields 3% interest. He is currently seeking means of seeking business interest in the following sectors; Manufacturing, Construction, Oil and Gas, Banking, Real Estate, Stock Speculation, Mining, Transportation and Tobacco or any other businesses. If you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any of the above mentioned business sectors or any other business, please write to me for possible business co-operation.
 
If you have fund management abilities, credible projects in need of funding or existing businesses requiring expansion, we would be delighted to work with you. He did not ask for any collateral or Bank Guarantee/Instrument
 
Our company would be happy to receive your Executive Summary/Project Plan and our client is ready to provide you with loan ranging from $1Million to over $5Billion. E-mail your projects summary discussions.
 
Email Address: donaldjones18503@gmail.com 
 
Regards,
 
Mr. Donald Jones.

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