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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: "MRS DORIS RED" <infok@generatorboombeach2017.tk>
Reply-To: doris.red001@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:40:46 +0200
Subject: I am 100% sure you can properly handle the project




Hi,

My Client, Mrs. Doris Red is an aging widow suffering from long
time Cancer.She inherited funds from her late husband, the sum of
US$10,000,000.00 and she needs a very honest person that will help her
invest the money in your country for the future of her children since
the bread winner is dead.

I decided to contact you because I am very confidence that you can
handle the project so that you can receive the fund in your account
and invest the money in your country for her children.

I am 100% sure you can properly handle the project that is why I
contacted you,so kindly reply back immediately so that we discuss
further details.


Awaiting your kind response while craving your appreciation of my
client's predicament.

Remain Blessed,
doris red
MRS DORIS RED

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