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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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From: Sonus Complete <ann@gmail.com>
Date: 7 Mar 2021 10:45:28 -0800
Subject: Tinnitus: This Is What Ear Ringing Does To Your Brain

 
Hi
 
This changes everything we know about Tinnitus!
 
It appears that scientists at University of Iowa School of Medicine
have uncovered what exactly triggers Tinnitus through this brain scan...
 
And it's not loud noise, earwax blockage, or old age...
 
Tinnitus is triggered by this deeply disturbing thing
that's going on inside your brain at this very moment...
 
 
 
And now, that we know this, we can understand where exactly the annoying
ringing comes from and how it can be controlled...
 
Without embarrassing hearing aids, painful ear flushing, or risky medication.
 
Many experts say This Breakthrough Method addresses tinnitus from a completely different angle.
 
 
Warm Regards,
Dr. Calvin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





























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