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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: HANA KASZUBA <hanakaszuba11@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2021 06:01:15 -1200
Subject: CHARITY
Dear in the Lord,
I am Mrs. Hana Kaschuba I am presently suffering from a cancer of
throat. My attending medical Doctor/practitioner has just informed me
that my days are counted because of my degraded health.
My Matrimonial situation is such as I do not have a husband and even
less children to whom I could (WILL) out my heritage to. That is the
reason I want to WILL out to you my heritage rising to a value of 3
million USD dollars with 20kg of gold bars for your work of charity
and helping humanity.
I would like to have the following information from you:
1. Full name:.........
2. Current Address:.........
3. Telephone N°:...........
4. Occupation:.............
5. Age:............
6. Country:........
7. Your Passport or ID card or Driving License
8. Bank account number in which this money will be transferred.
I count on your goodwill and especially the good use of these funds
for your endeavor and charity use for the help of disable people.
I attached here the photo of my critical medical intervention.
I wait for your response
May the Lord bless you
Mrs. Hana Kaschuba
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