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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: "James Durward" <info@ms1.hinet.net>
Reply-To: <jamesdurward24@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2023 21:18:59 -0000
Subject: RE: PROJECT FUNDING ....

Greetings from Mr. James!
 
I hope this mail meets you in good health and sound mind? We offer all kinds of loans - Business Loan / Real Estate Project Financing. We are a comprehensive financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. Our customized programs are designed to help grow, protect, and conserve our client’s wealth by delivering a high superior level of personalized service.
 
We're an Investment/Finance firm that specializes in project funding & General financial service offer. Our principal function would assist you in complete financing through our reputable Lending Institute. We are open to having a good business relationship with you. We are currently interested in funding viable businesses, investments or projects in the following areas of interest:
 
* Starting up a Franchise
* Business Acquisition
* Business Expansion
* Capital / Infrastructural Project
* Real Estate purchase (fix and flip)
* Contract Execution
* Trade Financing etc.
 
Intermediaries/Consultants/Brokers are welcome to bring their clients and are 100% protected. We encourage you to contact us and learn more about the loans services we offer. If you have any questions or want more information about this offer, do not hesitate to contact us back.
 
Best Regards,
 
James Durward
WhatsApp +1-214-506-0041
FAX +13254007948
Email:Jamesdurward@mail.com
Email:jamesdurward24@gmail.com

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