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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: Felicia Anne Howard <andreaelisacoulibaly@gmail.com>
Reply-To: felicia.heleen.howard@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2023 17:02:26 +0200
Subject: HELLO

Dear Sir/Ma,

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. I have a
partner who has 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, Please indicate your interest for additional
information.

Kindly send me details about your project via this email:
felicia.heleen.howard@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Felicia Howard

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