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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: vinformation desk of SD <bpdrawwinner@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2022 20:23:59 +0100
Subject: ==Opportunity -For-Supply Of Good And Services In South Sudan==

Open opportunity,Are you a supplier, contractor in key areas of national
development,
our government is on a mission for redevelopment and rebuilding our nation,
We seek for companies and individuals that are open for business in nation
building.
Contracts will be offered to interested individuals or companies that meet
the requirement,

Get back to us for more details if interested.

Regards,

Wek Ateny

Chief Press Secretary
Presidential Affairs
Juba, Republic of South Sudan.

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