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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: "H. Lambert" <info10534@ginaslab.com>
Reply-To: harrylambert@consultant.com
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2023 04:11:06 +0000
Subject: Investment.

Dear Sir,
I'm H. Lambert, it pleases me to bring to your notice that my
principal's family wishes to make huge financial investment in your home
country on areas of real estate, tourism and hotel, manufacturing and
production company, energy etc. He needs a capable, trustworthy and
understanding business partner.
Highly confidential and trusted partner to manage funds in proxy. ($120
Million USD) for investment purposes. Must be a dedicated and honest
business person Please, I will provide more details about the
transaction if you are Willing to handle such a project and also let you
know your entitlement for the solicited role. Kindly reply me though my
private email: harrylambert@consultant.com I shall be expecting your
quick reply.
Best Regards
H. Lambert


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