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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: "Dr. Paul Higgins" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dmrsanna@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:40:44 -0500
Subject: I will appreciate an urgent response from you

Dear Friend,

I am writing in hopes of finding the appropriate person who handles your day to day decisions.I'm Dr. Paul Higgins, I work with the MSF USA - Doctors Without Borders (Is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases). I was among the doctors assigned by the MSF for humanitarian-aid in Syria, Afghanistan and Libya.

I have a business deal to discuss with you which will be beneficial to us and will lead us into partnership investment in your country, like in real estate, building hospital and as well set up a good NGO for children development. I have in my possession the sum of $13.7 million USD Which i made here in the middle east, It is an oil money, and I deposited this money with the red cross as a consignment which contains personal effect.

My sincere intention in writing you is to gain your kind permission and acceptance to assist me secure this money on my behalf in your position for establishment of investment with you in your city. I cannot handle the business myself because of the nature of my job. For your permission and acceptance, you are entitled to 30% commission of the total amount if you have accept to do this transaction with me honestly.

If you are capable of handling any type of investment in your country, Please, get back to me immediately and send your telephone and fax numbers to enable me communicate with you and provide you with further details.

Kindly contact me via my private Email: dr.paulhiggins@outlook.com

I will appreciate an urgent response from you.

Yours faithfully,

Dr. Paul Higgins

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