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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "the consignment" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "consignment " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "million us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Laura J. Richardson" <ah6149133@gmail.com>
Reply-To: laurajrichardso01@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2021 05:50:11 -0800
Subject: Hello

Good Day,

I am General Laura J.Richardson from the USA working in the US Army but
presently in Syria for a peacekeeping mission, I sincerely apologize for
intruding into your privacy. I have something very important to discuss
with you.

Some money in various currencies where discovered in barrels at a farm
house in the middle East during a rescue operation in Iraq War and it was
agreed by Sergeant Kenneth Buff and myself that some part of these money be
shared between us, I was given a total of ($5 Million US Dollars) as my own
share , I kept this money in a security company for a long while now which
i declared and deposit as my personal and family treasure and it has been
secured and protected for years now with the security company.

Now, the WAR in Iraq is over, and all possible problems that could have
emanated from the shared money has been totally cleaned up and all files
closed, all what was discovered in the Middle East is no more discussed, i
am ready to retire from active services by the end of next month, but, i
need a trustworthy person that can help me take possession of this funds
and keep it safe while i work on my retirement letter to join you so that
we could discuss possible business partnership together with the money.

I'll tell you what! No compensation can make up for the risk we are taking
with our lives.

Iâ€™m seeking your kind assistance to move the sum of US$5 Million Dollars to
you as long as you will assure me that the money will be safe in your care
until I complete my service here in (Syria ) before the end of next month.

The most important thing is; â€œCan I Trust youâ€?As an officer on ACTIVE DUTY
I am not allowed to have access to money, therefore, I have declared the
content of the consignment as personal and my treasure. I would like to
deliver to you. You will be rewarded with 30% of this funds for your
assistance, all that I require is your mutual trust between us. Don't
betray me when you receive the consignment.

Sincerely,
Gen.Laura J.Richardson

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