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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: "COL BRAIN KENT(Retired)" <info@taurusapparels.in>
Reply-To: colbrainkent222@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:01:08 -0700
Subject: Contact Rev Edward Lynn

Good morning

This is to inform you that I have finally succeeded in transferring
the money outside the shores of Cotonou,Republic Of Benin . This
arrangement came to materialization through a COTONOU ,Republic Du
Benin Multinational businessman based in Dominican Republic As a
matter of fact, I didn't forget your past efforts and attempts to
assist me in transferring those funds despite that it failed us some
how. I have left behind the certified International Bank Check of
USD$850.000.00 for you.

You are advised to contact our Pastor through this under mentioned
email address and he will advice you on the information needed for the
delivery of your check.

His name is: :{Rev.Edward LYNN Email...( revdwardlynn@gmail.com }
Phone +22967799206

I advised him to use FedEx Or DHL for quality security of the check
and delivery to your door step..
God bless you

Best Regards,

Col Brain Kent(Retired)
Dominican Republic

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