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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:
- "huge amount of money" (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: "test@infrabios.it" <test@infrabios.it>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:43:45 +0100
Subject: PERSONALLY TO YOU
ATTN:
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I am an investment consultant, i have had the opportunity to consult for some top government officials in my country. It is a widow of such people that has mandated me to look out for a viable investment opportunity in your country.
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Her late husband was in the Finance Ministry and over the years made some huge amount of money through over invoicing of contracts and now he is dead and all assets discovered has been confiscated by the present government except this $50M which was deposited in a finance security company.
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You will have 20% of the total sum and also be part of the investment plan in your country. If you have any idea of a viable investment please get back to me for more detailed modalities in this regard ONLY on this email (aikujrb AT gmail.com).
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Thank you,
Bendele Aiku Jr.
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