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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: felipe@conectaprovedor.com.br
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 15:25:34 +0200
Subject: The #1 in weight-loss aid products introduces a new life-changing
formula

The natural, 100% revolutionary diet product that includes materials that play a key role in fat burning and metabolism increase.

They're pivotal to the weight loss process, they are essential for the body's natural weight loss system.

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As a small thank you bonus, you will also get a special discount.

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