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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 william <sirarthurwilliam3333@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:11:05 +0100
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 or company that can agree and also have the capacity to receive
funds towards the amount of US$50 million or above (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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