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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: HHEF Ltd <solefundinginvestments@gmail.com>
Reply-To: bosco.hhefhk@protonmail.com
Date: 12 Dec 2023 00:02:44 -0800
Subject: Equity Fund Management (HK)

Attn: Sir/Ma,

The management of Huiju Haihuang (International) Equity Fund Management Ltd., is pleased to introduce our firm to you. We are an Investment and Business Funding firm based in Hong Kong. We are interested in financing viable projects around the world both on direct loan and equity finance basis.
Huiju Haihuang (International) Equity Fund Management Ltd., prides itself on testimonials from clients globally. We are committed to assisting business owners and corporations to overcome the challenges of financing lucrative projects and business expansions. Our Loan tenure is between ten to twenty (10-20) years repayment period with 6% annual interest rate. Our Interest rates vary with loan value and comes with a grace period up to 3years.
We are interested in funding different business categories.

We look forward to effective cooperation with your company should there be any need.

Best regards,

Bosco Wang
Huiju Haihuang (International)
Equity Fund Management Ltd.
E: bosco@hhequityfund.com
E: bosco.hhefhk@protonmail.com
Address: Fiati 903, 19/FL, Wai Wah
Commercial Center, 4-6 Wilmer Str, Hong Kong


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