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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Ronald Burt" <formula@mantiqueira.com.br>
Reply-To: ronaldburt196.0@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 05:27:54 -0700
Subject: HELLO
Dear Sir,
Greetings and welcome to the private placement funding concept.
We have a direct mandate from our investors to seek new business opportuni=
ties and projects for possible funding and capital financing.
Given the current turmoil in the banking industry, I wanted to reach out w=
ith a quick note. A lot of companies are looking to raise Capital right now=
to help with their financing needs.
Here are a few things we can offer:
Competitive Pricing
Quick turn-around =
Financing for almost any type of project
No bailouts needed
Our investors are from the Gulf region and intend to invest in viable ventu=
res or projects which you are currently executing or intend to embark upon =
as a means of expanding their global portfolio. We are open to further disc=
ussions on this subject through any medium you deem appropriate.
Let's connect for a short call in the coming days. What day and time this w=
eek works best?
Warm regards,
RONALD BURT
Snr Consultant
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