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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: Covid 10 Department <vietnamhiddenhacker01@gmail.com>
Reply-To: claimdepartmentfb1@brazilmail.com
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2021 14:47:52 -0800
Subject: AWARD

Dear Winner,

Congratulations, You have been selected as the beneficiary of
US$3,000,000.00 in the 2021 and a brand new Toyota car (Toyota Prius)
International programs held on 30th November 2021 in London, United
Kingdom.

You can view our website to view your new car ready for shipment to you.

http://www.toyota.com/prius

Toyota Promotions.For claim of prize fund, Kindly Contact your claims
Agent Robert Miller via email address:
claimdepartmentfb1@brazilmail.com
Tel:+447045732655.

To begin the processing of your winning prize you are to fill the
information below and forward to our accredited Prize Transfer agents as
stated.

INFORMATION REQUESTED:

1 Full Name:
2 Address:
3.Country/State:
4.Mobile No:
5.Sex:
6.Age:
7.Occupation:
8.Email address:
9. Copy of your identity card:

To get your winning prize you can choose one of the preferable method below.

1. Bank transfer
2. ATM visa card
3. Certified Bank Cheque

Best regards,
Award Notification Team
LOTTERY INC, UK
Copyright (c)2021 Toyota Promo

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