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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: Fin Office <fincgfr@gmail.com>
Reply-To: kasbdeptuk@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:09:53 +0100
Subject: Congratulations!!

Dear recipient,

My name is Mr. Almir Sarajlic, Divisional Inspection officer. This is to
inform you of the compensation program designed for scam victims. We are
pleased to inform you, that you are selected from the list sent in by The
Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR) in partnership with other security
Agencies to locate, recover and also assist in repatriating assets and
compensate scammed victims. You were listed as a beneficiary in the recent
schedule for payment of outstanding compensation program designed for scam
victims by the BRITISH GOVERNMENT in collaboration with the World Bank.

You are entitled to receive One million Five hundred thousand United States
dollars $1,500.000.00 as compensation, which was referred to us to be
transfer to you and we need your consent on how to receive this fund.

Kindly provide below details as quickly as possible to receive your
compensation money.

1. Full Name:

2. phone No:

3. A valid Identification.

You can also contact the payment officer on WhatsApp +44(0)744-144-0055

Mr. Gregor Edward.

E-mail : kasbdeptuk@gmail.com

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