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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: juliana brown <julianabrown103@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2021 07:41:57 -0800
Subject: Hope To Receive Your Reply

Hello Dear,

Please I am seeking for your assistance in fulfilling my late
husband's last Wish/Will. My name is Mrs. Juliana Brown, from Northern
Ireland .My husband was into the cocoa business in Ivory-coast for
thirty two years before he died in the year 2014. I was diagnosed with
cancer about 3 years ago after the death of my husband and recently
the Doctors told me that I have a very short time to live due to these
Health problems. Though what disturbs me most is my disability to move
around because of a partial paralysis.

I and My Husband were married for twenty five years without a child.
During my husband's final hours in his sick bed, he revealed to me
that he lodged (Twelve Million Five Hundred Thousand United States of
American Dollars) US$12.500.000.00. and the said amount should be used
for the less privileged in the society. Now, due to my health
conditions, I would like you to help me execute the last Wish/Will of
my late husband by distributing these funds to charity after you have
received it since I am no longer in the position to do it because of
my present health conditions.

Please if you accept my request, kindly get back to me immediately to
enable me furnish you with the details of this business and also
inform you of the next step forward which will enable you to receive
this funds on my behalf as my nominated representative. Meanwhile, I
am offering you 25% of the total funds for your assistance so show
your willingness by replying to me immediately through this email
address (juliana_brown@doramail.com) to enable us proceed without
delay.


Thanks and I await your quick reply.

Mrs. Juliana Brown

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