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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "firs76@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +44

Fraud email example:

From: "Gerald Brick." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <geraldbrick022@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:24:29 +0100
Subject: Greetings and compliments,

Greetings and compliments,

We are credible financial consultants to competent and reliable EU
based Investment Funding and Project-Finance firms, with magnificent
financial capacity to provide huge loan Funds to complete your
projects. The Finance Company can approve project funding running into
multi-millions for individuals business owners, depending on the
nature and viability of the business investment or project. Tenure of
loan is 15years and two percent 2% interest rate annually. Borrower
will commence payment of interest rate at the end third year, because
the first two years are grace periods, during which there are NO
interest rates. We believe and proclaim that financing a business
should be simple, transparent and fair. For effective commencement of this viable transaction, send the following details now:
Your full name as borrower:
company name:
Your address:
Amount of Loan Required:
Purpose of Loan:
Telephone numbers:
By virtue of our recommendation, they provide huge loans without
collateral to those seeking to finance their projects or expand their
businesses. If you have a valid business, investment or project to
fund, please provide us with the business plan and executive summary,
for assessment and review. Make sure to contact us urgently for
fruitful business cooperation.
I am waiting to receive your reply now, and I will send full working
procedures to you today. Give me your direct Email address and
WhatsApp / Mobile Telephone number and I will call you for detailed
discussions, immediately.
Sincerely Yours,

Gerald Brick.
Alternative Email : firs76@live.com
Investment mandate /Broker.
Telephone whatsapp number: +44.788.3300.815

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