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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: Alisa Arch <ARCHLISA0023@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:29:28 +0200
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE.


Hello Friend ,
 
Am Mrs Alisa Arch. I am sorry for using this medium to pass across this vital message but it is mylast resort of confidentially seeking for friends, lovers who are honest and God fearing.
I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer ,It has defiled all forms of medical treatment and right now I have only about a few months to live. blessed memory of my husband who was a politician, oil explorer in Libya and Kuwait for twelve years before he died , we had no children. He died after a brief accident, since his death I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. My late Husband was wealthy, while I am also a Merchant in Australia ,I never really cared for anyone(not even myself)but my business .Though I am very rich. Since the doctor report that i have few month to live, I need an individual that will use this to fund charities, Orphanages and Widows and the less privilege. I will be glad to share more with you. Contact me in my private Email i will tell you more about it and more about me. Here is my Email ( archlisa0023 @ gmail.com )
Alisa ArchThanks


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