419 scam: peter guggi <pg497038@gmail.com> INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- peterguggi2001@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: peter guggi <pg497038@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2023 21:38:08 -0700
Subject: INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

Dear Sir/Madam,

Compliments of the season? I hope you are doing very well.I just want
to use this opportunity to have some discussion with you based on the
investment for the benefit of our family.

Naturally,this mail will come to you as a surprise since we have not
meet each other before, moreover considering dishonesty surrounding
the world of today, especially through the internet. My name is Mr.
Peter Guggi, I am from Austria. I will like to work with you if I can
be assured of your honesty, trustworthy and abilities to handle this
transaction very well.

However,I have a floating fund for an investment.The fund in question
is in the custody of HSBC Bank in UK.I will give you details once you
respond to me.I am looking for company or trusted individual who will
assist in investment of the money in any profitable business venture.
I have interest in Real Estate, stock, bond, marine, medical or any
other business you might propose.

Please be informed that this money has no relationship with drug,
money laundry, terrorism or any form of illegality.On your acceptance
to assist in this regard,i will discus your percentage, provide all
the necessary documents to back the fund, and also arrange for
meeting. to discus investment Modalities and establish trust.

Please, let me have your phone number to ease communication and
private email address. if you have an interest, kindly get back to me
on this email address:peterguggi2001@gmail.com

Meanwhile, feel free to ask any questions, if need be in order to
progress of the investment..

Sincerely yours.

Mr. Peter Guggi.

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