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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: Randy Morgan Orient O <randymorganoil@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2021 04:44:33 +0800
Subject: Greetings

Hello

I am conscious that this might not be a proper manner of approach to foster
a relationship of trust but because of the circumstances and urgency
surrounding this venture, I decided to reach you via this medium to join me
and put claims on this fund before it is seized or confiscated by the
authorities.

I contacted you because you have a similar name to my late associate, whom
I was his accounts officer, a Business Magnate and contractor that lived in
the United Kingdom for Nineteen years but died with his family due to
coronavirus in 2020. Do not be amazed by this letter, I am contacting you
based on trust and confidentiality attached to this transaction.

The good news is that this transaction is 100% risk free as I have worked
all out to complete the operation effectively.

Once this fund is released to you, it will be shared in the ratio of 40%
for you, and 60% for me as our benefit. The amount involved is the sum of
$8,400.000.00 (Eight Million Four Hundred United States Dollars only).

I wait for your prompt reply and I will give you more details.


Regards,

Mr Randy Morga

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