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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Brian Agyemang." <mayoweusa1@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:17:22 -0800
Subject: Gas and Gold Business
Good Morning
I am Mr. Brian AGYEMANG; Actually, I need your assistance in your
country for an investment with great benefit. All I need from you is
honesty because, with honesty, we are going to achieve greatness.
The source of the fund for the investment is from (Oil / Gas and Gold
Business). I guarantee you, that this will be executed under a
legitimate agreement that will protect you from any law.
The amount involved is $56 Million US Dollars.
Your benefit to assist me will be reviewed to you after your
acceptance reply to assist me with gratitude to achieve my goals.
Please include your private phone number where I can reach you.
Best regard
Brian
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