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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: edward freeman <edwardamundi1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: edwardfreeman1k@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:57:17 +0000
Subject: Investing in your country

Dear Friend,

I am Mr Ben Boka I want to transfer $30.5 Million USA dollars to your
country and I am prepared to give you 50% percent of the total amount, as
commission for assisting me. Will give you more details in my next mail
after your response.
Best Regards
Mr Ben Boka
Email b.boka11k@gmail.com

Querido amigo,

Eu sou o Sr. Ben Boka, quero transferir $ 30,5 milhões de dólares
americanos para o seu país e estou disposto a dar-lhe 50% do valor total,
como comissão por me ajudar. Darei mais detalhes em meu próximo e-mail após
sua resposta.
Cumprimentos
Sr. Ben Boka
Email b.boka11k@gmail.com

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