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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: contactmail@shopnes.my-staff.net
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:12:48 +0200
Subject: SEEKING YOUR PARTNERSHIP
Good day to you ,Â
How are you doing today?Â
You may be surprised about my letter as I have been trying to reach
you severally without success. So I am now trying if this email can
get into your email box to explain my investment intentions to you.
 I am interested in investing $23 MILLION DOLLARS in your country but
will explain more when you get back to me as i would want us to work
as partners in this business. If you are interested in assisting me to
invest this fund into a viable business in your country, get back to
me urgently so that i will explain further on our mode of operation.
as well as detailed information about me.
Awaiting your urgent response.Â
Regards. Capt. Frederick Morgan
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