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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: "Mrs. Hajjar Nazari Saliba" <aissasakande01@gmail.com>
Reply-To: attorney@gmx.com
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:55:44 +0100
Subject: RE: GOD BLESS YOU!

Dear Sir/Madam,

Good morning to you and your family, I pray that my message
reaches you in good faith. I am Mrs. Hajjar Nazari Saliba, an 81 year
old widow from Kuwait, my health is significantly deteriorating, so I
decided to contribute the amount of $6.2 Million for you to help me on
my behalf set up a program to help the less privileged around you in
your country and you will be rewarded with 30% for your efforts and
collaboration.

The $6.2 million fund in question is currently on deposit in a bank in
Europe, Please forward this letter to the attorney in charge to file
an immediate application for the transfer of the funds on your behalf.

Please do not contact the lawyer if you intend to use these funds for
personal use, except for the betterment of the less privileged people
around you, as I have prayed in this matter for you to be a
trustworthy person. Please don't forget to keep me in your prayers.
Thank you and God bless.

The Attorney’s Details.
Name: Attorney Manfred H. Chaperon
E-Mail: attorney@gmx.com
Tel: +44 7451286244.

Best Regards!
Mrs. Hajjar Nazari Saliba

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