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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: Mr.Kadi Al-Bashir <huhuyuyt12w@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023 01:14:36 +0000
Subject: Investment Inquiry,



Good Day!

Investment Inquiry,

My name is Kadi from Sudan and I am the Son of Dr. Issam Al-Bashir, the formal religious advisor to our formally ousted President Omar Al-Bashir.

I want to leave Sudan as soon as possible because there’s a threat to my life. I have USD $35.5 Million (Thirty Five Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars only) to invest in your country, so that I and my family wouldn't be a burden to you and your family. In my long years of working with the President Omar Al-Bashir and with top financial management companies in Sudan, I presently have funds to give out for investment either on equity or loan basis.

I am contacting you to know if you can assist me to relocate as soon as possible. I am willing to reward you with 40% of the total sum (US $35.5 Million Dollars). The areas to be considered for the investment are as follows Real estate, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Health, Aviation, Tourism, Retail, Construction, IT & Communications, Technology, Education, Energy, Engineering, Utilities, Telecoms, Mining, Maritime, sustainable energy and host of other profitable ventures.

Intending beneficiaries must have a business plan and show their capability to manage huge funds. The beneficiary must be able to deliver good and sustainable returns on investment to the investor annually. If you are that person or establishment seeking to expand your existing business or you have new ideas waiting for implementation, the opportunity is here.

I look forward to your favourable response and the following information :Please do send me your personal details which includes your telephone number for easy communication.

If you’re interested in assisting me, please do not hesitate to reply back to me via my email which Email: mrkadialbashir@gmail.com

I will furnish you with more details once I hear from you.

Thanks
Mr.Kadi Al-Bashir


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