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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: "Barrister Javier Mariscal" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info@mariscalabogados-es.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:19:58 -0800
Subject: I NEED YOUR PARTNERSHIP

Dear,
 
Thanks for your response to my email, please be informed that this transaction will be carried out under a legitimate arrangement hence it is risk free. The bank had contacted me on many occasions over these years to present the supposed Next of kin to my late client upon these requests I made several efforts to  reach someone related to her but without success. The idea of making someone the legal next of kin came last month when the bank gave me the final notice to present the next of kin or the bank will declare the fund serviceable and return the said fund to the state treasury.
 
I hereby bring to your attention the complete details of the transaction as well as my plan for its smooth conclusion in utmost fourteen working days. The money €22,500,000.00. in question  is as a result of an abandoned deposit by my late client, It is absolutely necessary for me to make it take the resemblance of an actual next of Kin; this is where I need your assistance, as my duty is to provide the necessary legal documents to back up our claim.
 
 
As Lawyer to my late clients I has been expanded, to conclude the transfer of the fund to your account by swift telegraphic transfer or any alternative means desired as soon as the release of the fund is approved in your name. I must also inform you that my biggest success is in our ability to enjoy the proceeds of this transaction with absolute peace of mind, I am sure that the money will be transferred but I must be sure that after the transfer, I will have peace of mind
this is why Confidentiality and Honesty is absolutely important.
 
I will tender an application to the bank presenting you as the next of kin to my late client,you will be contacted by the bank within the maximum of 48 hours from the time the application is tendered to them as indicated by the bank. I need the following information’s from you.
 
please forward them to me immediately. All the legal documentation shall be done by me
 
Your Full Name:......................
Your home or office address:.......................
Occupation:............................
Marital Status:.....................
Your Direct Phone number:....................
Occupation..............................
Copy of your I D card -................................
 
Warm regards,
Yours sincerely
Barr: Mariscal

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