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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: Jerry Rams <jerryrams@investment.net>
Reply-To: jerryrams@procorpadvisory.com
Date: 08 Aug 2022 09:18:32 +0200
Subject: Financing Opportunity xxx@xxxxxxx.xxx

Greetings fridlington4287 ,

 

I am James Ram, an investment Portfolio manager with a credible investment management firm, focusing on Middle East and African Regions. We represent the interests of very wealthy individuals / consortium mainly from East and North Africa, seeking for individuals & corporate bodies with Financial Management know-hows on portfolio / fund management and investment strategies, covering several fields and areas of specialization.

 

We tailor solutions specific to our clients' needs, In addition, we present bespoke investment strategies to our clients and represent their interests. We often set up SPV mechanism to facilitate international trade and investments, free movement of cash/funds via traditional means as we choose to work with the best set of companies and financial institutions.

 

The scope of my obligation is to create and fund investments opportunities, thus, if you have the required management skills, credible and viable ongoing projects, existing business that requires expansion whatsoever, we would be delighted to channel most of the funds needed into such investment opportunity that you would present as long as they are viable. Further details shall be discussed on hearing back from you on the terms of agreement.

 

Due to the sensitivity of the position most of our clients (the investors) hold in their various countries and unstable political environments, they would prefer to channel/move majority of accessible funds into more stable and developed economies.

 

Upon indicating interest and showing your capacity to handle these assets, we will provide you with all necessary information and the specific amount of fund that would be made available to you for investments.

 

Get back to me immediately via my personal email account:

 

Sincerely,

 

Mr., James Rams.

 

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