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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 Adama Kafando <patrickbenson135@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mr.adamakafando2016@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2021 21:13:59 -0800
Subject: Your assistance is needed.

My Dear Friend.

How are you and your family today? I hope all is well, I'm happy to
share this transaction with you. I have a very lucrative business
transaction which requires your utmost discretion. Please understand
that you and I are to work as one team to inherit this fund, hence I
am your insider in the bank as the transaction commences. I will
direct you how to claim and get the fund without any problem. I also
advise you to feel free because it's 100% legal and risk free.

Though, I know it would come to you at uttermost surprise and unbelief
because its internet contact and it's virtually impossible to know who
is trustworthy and who to believed but don't be afraid you will not
regret of dealing with me, I want you to help me to claim and receive
the fund to your account in your country where it will share between
me and you for our own benefit.

I am aware of the unsafe nature of the internet and was compelled to
use this medium due to the nature of this project. I have access to
every vital information that can be used to transfer the fund, which
may culminate into the investment of the said funds into your account
or any lucrative company in your country.

If you would like to assist me as a partner then kindly indicate your
interest, after which we shall both discuss the modalities and the
sharing percentage. Upon receipt of your reply on your expression of
interest, I will give you full details on how the business will be
executed. I am open for negotiation,

Thanks for your anticipated cooperation. Note you might receive this
message in your inbox or spam folder, depending on your web host or
server network. Contact me through this
email(mr.adamakafando2016@gmail.com)

Name....
Age.......
Country......
Telephone Number......

Compliment of the day,
Regards,
Mr Adama.

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