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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: "Capt. Serah Delleca" <investorservices@vama.co.in>
Reply-To: a253475869@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:56:04 -0700
Subject: Greetings

Greetings

I am indeed glad to be in contact with you even though this medium of communication (internet) has been grossly abused by criminal minded people making it difficult for people with genuine intention to correspond and exchange views without skepticism.

I am Capt. Serah Delleca, an American Army Nurse attached to the U.S. Army corps of engineers in Syria. I have decided that I seek your assistance in a matter that requires your urgent attention. I want you to assist me to receive some funds in his country before l will come over and join the person I want you to be Honest and trustworthy individual .

Kindly send me the below information if you are willing to assist me.

1. Full Name...
2. Address...
3. Occupation...
4. Age...
5. Your Telephone Number...

I look forward to your prompt reply to enable us to move forward.

Regards,
Capt. Serah Delleca

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