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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.Ghazi Ahmed" <ga207290@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Mr.GhaziAhmed@email.com
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:36:35 -0800
Subject: YOUR URGENT RESPONSE IS NEEDED

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I have a business proposal in the tune of $10.2m USD for you to handle
with me. I have opportunity to transfer this abandon fund to your bank
account in your country which belongs to our client.

I am inviting you in this transaction where this money can be shared
between us at ratio of 50/50% and help the needy around us don’t be
afraid of anything I am with you I will instruct you what you will do
to maintain this fund.

Please kindly contact me with your information's if you are interested
in this tranasction for more details(Mr.GhaziAhmed@email.com)

1. Your Full Name.....................
2. Your Address......................
3. Your Country of Origin.............
Mr.Ghazi Ahmed

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