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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: Mr kabiru wahid <5kabiruwahid@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:28:09 -1200
Subject: I Need Your Respond

Hello Dear Friend!

I came across your e-mail contact prior a private search while in need
of your assistance.I have investment funds worth million of dollars
and i need a trusted investment Manager/Partner because of my current
status If you are willing to handle this project on my behalf kindly
reply urgent to enable me provide you more information please this is
not a spam, its a real business that will benefit both of us your
urgent reply will be appreciated i will explain to you on how the
business will be executed as soon as i receive your return respond to
this mail: kabiruwahid111@gmail.com
Your Full Name………
Your Country………..
Your Personal Mobile Number………
Your Age……………….
Your Sex……………….
Occupation...................
Best Regard
Kabiru Wahid

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