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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: "Barr. Morgan Lopez, Esq." (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 01:54:43 -0800
Subject: PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL DEAL.

Attention:
 
Dear Esteem Friend.
 
I am Barr. Morgan Lopez, Legal practitioner in Spain. I am contacting
you in regards to a deceased client who died in Spain in March 2015;
he was a prominent client of mine who happens to share the same
SURNAME and country with you.
 
Before his death, my client deposited ($3, 2 million USD) at a
financial institution here in Spain, documentations regarding these
transaction indicates that claims can only be made by his relative/
family member. Unfortunately he had no will at the time of his death
(Intestate). All efforts made revealed no link to any of his family
member.
 
However, because of the international financial crises, a lot of
reform has been made within the Spanish Financial system; this
includes the new law on succession/claims which indicates adulation of
time in which such inheritance could be tolerated.
 
The financial institution has mandated me to present the next of kin
or a relative who will claim the funds. Failure to respond to this
ultimatum would legally allow the financial institution report such
funds to the Bank of Spain as unclaimed estate (which eventually means
sending the funds straight to the Government purse).
 
I have put in place all necessary requirements concerning the release
of this funds and it is my intention to introduce this opportunity to
you and have you stand as the beneficiary since you share the same
surname and country with the deceased. Please note that I’m legally
equipped with all necessary information/documentations concerning this
fund.
Upon your acceptance to cooperate, I agree that 40% of this money will
be for you, 40% for me and 20% goes to any acceptable charity
organization in Spain or your country. For security & confidentiality
reasons, I strongly advise that you first contact me via email.
Immediately you get in touch with me with your contact details, I
would be able to inform you on more details and next steps.
 
In conclusion, it’s my utmost concern to demand your ultimate honesty,
co-operation and confidentiality. I GUARANTEE that this process would
be executed under a legitimate arrangement that would legally protect
you from any breach of law.
 
Kind Regards,
 
Barr. Morgan Lopez, Esq.
 
Morgan Lopez Consultants.


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