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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: BANK OF AFRICA <3417764801@jcom.home.ne.jp>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:00:29 +0900 (JST)
Subject:



Attn:Dear
I write to inform you that the diplomat has arrived San-Diego
International Airport California, USA two days ago with your package
Box, His Name is Diplomat John William. Please Email him your full
address and mobile number on how to reach to your door step including
your Identity Proof that will help him for a smooth delivery, Contact
him with your full Information Below.
Your Name__________
Your Country_________
Mobile phone No________
Your home address________
Nearest Airport___________
ID______________
Please do contact the diplomatic agent with the email below with the
information required:
Contact: Mr.John William
E-mail: j-william11@hotmail.com
Phone: +1-707-596-7715
Don't let him know the content because it contains $3.5Million USD his
contact E-mail (j-william11@hotmail.com) Phone: +1-707-596-7715
Best Regard
Chris Edward.

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