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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 Berg Jack <born02667@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jackberg920@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:56:42 +0100
Subject: Attn; Dear Beneficiary,

--
Greetings to you funds owner, this massage is coming to you from FedEx
delivery company, I am here to let you know that your consignment box
worth of $10.7m has been registered by FedEx company to deliver as the
government of the United state says to do after covid19 virus, so you
are here to reconfirm your delivery home address so the delivery will
proceed as soon as possible.

1.Your full name
2.Your Occupation
3.Your home address
4.Your Nearest Airport

I’m waiting to hear from you with your requested details to enable me
complete the delivery of your fund in consignment box to your provided
Home Address.

Your Faithfully,
Mr. Berg Jack

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