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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: Arthur Williams <sirarthurwilliams34@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:29:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: INVESTMENT


ATTENTION  SIR,

I am  an Independent  FINANCIAL Consultant, a FIDUCIARY Advisor & Experts in providing personalized Advisory Services to Group of VIP Clients and Corporate Individuals. I am a Resident/citizen of  United Kingdom London
 
 
My esteemed  client has mandated me/my office to source and recommend anyone that have agreed and also  have the capacity to receive funds  towards the amount of US$150 million (UNITED STATES DOLLARS) for Intelligent Safekeeping, Management and Administration for a period of 5-10 years. If you are interested, willing and ready to be part of this proposed investment partnership, kindly respond with your Direct Telephone Number and contacts for more details. Furthermore, your Benefits, Entitlements and Compensation will be provided for consideration in my next email only if interested.
 
 
Kind Regards

Arthur Williams

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