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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs. Sayuri Yoshiko" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:55:22 -0800
Subject: From Mrs. Sayuri Yoshiko
I am writing this letter in confidence believing that it is the will of God to meet with you since we have not met before. It may surprise you to receive this letter from me, since there has been no previous correspondence between us. My name is Mrs. Sayuri Yoshiko. I’m a Japanese citizen from Miyagi, Japan. I wish to establish a charity foundation to help the poor in your country under your care. I find joy in giving the less privileged. I really want to give to a charity organization dedicated to feeding hungry children.
Your earliest response to this matter will be highly appreciated.
Thanks.
Mrs. Sayuri Yoshiko
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