419 scam: "Mr. Ahmed Omar"<backing@bandamusicavalecambra.com> Project Notice!

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "top secret" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Ahmed Omar" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info@sormazgroup.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:29:59 -0000
Subject: Project Notice!

Good Day,

My name is Mr. Ahmed Omar. I am soliciting on behalf of a private client, who holds a government position and wishes to invest the sum of $450 Million USD, in your country and under your management. I came across your data via a private search. I want to know if you have the ability, workforce and strength to help my client invest in the following sectors: real estate, Hotels, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Shipping & Logistics, Construction, Textiles, Tourism Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Energy Industries. In your country and get rewarded financially without affecting your convenience.

What You Will Be Required to do?

[1] Provide a bank account where the funds will be transferred into

[2] Invest and Manage the Funds Profitably on his behalf.

[3] You will be compensated with a commission of 20% of the funds while 10% will be earmarked for administrative expenses and 70% will be used for the investment in business operations.

My client is willing to negotiate management sharing percentage after the confirmation of the funds in your account. I shall expect to hear from you urgently as this is of high Priority. I shall make available to you all necessary documentation, directives and possibly arrange a meeting prior to the commencement of the transaction at the bank where the funds are deposited. Please indicate your correct telephone number, address and send it to me when replying.

Due to my client reputation and the source of funds, we will appreciate it if you treat this matter as top secret. Please get back to me urgently on receipt of this message if you are interested and can handle such a massive investment.

Kind regards,
Mr. Ahmed Omar
Financial consultant
independent investment broker.

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