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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Mia Elliott <miaelliott90@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:24:53 +0100
Subject: RE:WAITING
Good –Day.
I hope this message meets you in good condition. I am Mrs. Mia Elliott
Head of Admin European Union.
For a while (EU) European Union has been undergoing a series of
meetings in order to better the lives of individuals which have been
concluded.
Finally the (EU) European Union has decided to compensate you and two
others with USD$1.5Million each. I am sorry the message arrives in
your sperm/bulk folder the network is a bit slow this morning.
You are advised to contact and send your details to Mrs. Nahed,
president of the National Standard Bank, direct Email is
( 38zlydks8vvlxn3@jetable.org ) .
Kindly send her your details such as
1. Full Name
2. Home of office address
3. Tele Number
Take care and God bless you
Mrs. Mia Elliott
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