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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: "Mrs.Joyce George" <infoboghana11@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:08:26 +0100
Subject: Greetings!


Dear friend,

Greetings to you and your family. I am Mrs. Joyce George A widow
to late Mr. John George of Republic of Ghana” I am 49 years old,

My late Husband was a Director with the Gold Mining Company here
before his Sudden Death in 2017, but before his death, he Deposited
the Sum of¨ $9.7 Million US dollars with one of the Bank here in
Republic of Ghana in my name as the beneficiary, however, My late
husband's last wish before his demise was for me to distribute the
money in support of Charity and humanity course by ensuring that the
the Estate he left behind have an impact in humanity, I have already
shared the sum of $5m within my immediate locality in support of some
Charity Organization, Unfortunately I cannot carry on with this
assignment due to my failing health condition, Therefore I wish to
collaborate with you or Ministry by donating the remaining sum of
$4.7m to you, I am doing this based on your religious background and I
have utmost faith in you that you will use this fund for the benefit
of Mankind or Charitable deeds within your locality...

If you are willing to work with me, kindly provide your details such as
your full names, Address and Direct Phone contact.

I shall give you further details once you indicate your willingness to
collaborate with me on this noble Mission.

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.
Yours in Christ.
Mrs.Joyce George.

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