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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. Alejandro Mayorkas" <filesoffice25@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mayorkasalejandro97@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:10:29 -0800
Subject: GREETINGS DEAR LUCKY WINNER!

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GREETINGS DEAR LUCKY WINNER!

This is to bring to your notice that you have inheritance funds to
receive from this noble office. Your US$3 million dollars has been
loaded in an ATM card for onward shipment to you.

With the Automated Teller Machine (ATM), you can withdraw your funds
in any ATM machine. The maximum withdrawal is $2,500.00 in a go. But
you will have a special right to withdraw 2 times per day, which is
US$5,000.00 daily.

You can also order for online banking transfer if you wish to receive
your funds via the online banking system.
Please furnish us with your receiving information to expedite your
funds delivery process.

Your Full Name........
Your State............
Your City Airport....
Your Home Address...
Your Phone Number.....
Copy of Your ID Card
Email address....

Upon receipt of the above information from you, your funds will be delivered.

Respectfully
Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas
The New Secretary Of US Homeland Security
Email:mayorkasalejandro97@gmail.com
Phone Number:+13603587256

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