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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: MARY WILLIAMS <marywillsloves2@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:01:38 +0100
Subject: LET US BE FRIENDS.
Hello!
My name is Mary Williams.. I am a native of Chicago, United States of
America (U.S.A). I also live and work here in the United States of
America (U.S.A) .
I saw your profile in the internet and I like it! I think we can make
it together! Please let us be good friends.
Please mail me back today so that I will send my photos to you and
tell you more about myself!
The only thing I need from you is sincerity and honesty and we shall
enjoy our friendship because Love is helping and caring for one
another. You will never regret knowing me.
Have a very nice and Lovely day as I am waiting for your quick and
Lovely reply today.
With Love from;
Mary Williams.
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