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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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Fraud email example:

From: "A.M. Moroney Esq" <josephle2332@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <morooney.ahk20000@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:53:21 +0200
Subject: URGENT REPLY

Donation for Covid-19 by UN, World bank and WHO
 
The world is facing an unprecedented challenge with communities and economies everywhere affected the the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Based on this global challenge, the United Nations Organization in corroboration with World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank has donated the sum of: $2,500,000.USD to assist in treatment and in prevention of the Coronavirus to representatives of less privileged
communities like yours.
 
Hence we urge you to respond to this mail and be willing to help us reach out to those affected during this pandemic era within your region and beyond.
 
STAY HOME, KEEP CLEAN AND STAY SAFE
 
Regards!
 
 
A.M. Moroney Esq
Legal Financial Representative to Antonio Guterres.
Secretary-General
United Nations Organization Worldwide



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