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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: Ronald Paes <ronaldpaes56@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 May 2019 17:06:42 +0100
Subject: Hello
Dear Sir,
Good day first let me apologize if this email does not suit your
business or personal ethics. I am Ronald Paes. I have been diagnosed
with esophageal cancer and I am currently undergoing treatment in
Amsterdam Netherlands.
It has defiled all forms of medical treatment and now I have a few
months to live and I want you to help me distribute my funds to
charities. If you are Interested please mail me back for more detailed
information.
Your immediate response to my email will be appreciated.
Best Regards
Ronald Paes
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