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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: Zuoquan Yu <jim@mpex.com.au>
Reply-To: peterjalloh2010@gmail.com
Date: 29 Mar 2023 15:41:27 -0700
Subject: [Request received] Read

I am contacting you to know if you have any profitable business/project in your region that we could invest into through you as our partner as I have a serious client, who is looking to invest in your country as your reputable profile will give me the impression that you are suitable for this partnership.

I do have the trusteeship of a PRIVATE investor with a stormy political background to outsource individuals with sound financial management abilities to manage over £150,000,000.00 GBP. These funds can be invested in tranches of 100M or a tranche that is suitable for the portfolio manager.
I am currently seeking for a trustworthy and committed entrepreneur or person who can handle the investment and that can act as a beneficiary to my client and Investment the amount in your country and must be able to meet up with 5% ROI annually.

My client is interested to invest in Commercial Real Estates, Industrial projects, Transportation, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Hotel Resorts, Hospitals, Renewable Energy and expansion of existing businesses or any Joint Venture of your choice etc.​​​​
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I am making this contact with you on the strength of my client need for a credible individual, The establishment of this joint business venture will be carried out in a manner consistent with the prevailing international laws and that of your country guiding such an investment. If you have Financial Management abilities, credible project in need of funding or existing business requiring expansion, your feedback would be appreciated.Please indicate your interest for additional information.

Sincerely,
Zuoquan Yu
Investment Consultant

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