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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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Fraud email example:

From: "UN- Humanitarian Fund Raising For Food Programs" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <tjtronet@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:36:04 -0800
Subject: Re: Help Ukraine Stop The War ! - UN-Humanitarian Fund Raising For Food Programs



Help Ukraine Stop The War ! - Humanitarian Fund Raising For Food Programs

Army of Ukraine and people of Ukraine need your support ! Please help us defend our freedom and independence!
Thank you for everyone !

People in Ukraine are in panic, hiding in basements and subway stations while the ground above them shakes from bombardment. Most are down with severe trauma and sickness, we need your urgent support.

As all of our banks are currently totally closed down and not working due to this war, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to open a special Bitcoin fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and also the people in Ukraine.

We are now accepting bitcoin donations from individuals and companies. Please your donation will go a long way for us in this time of our need

SEND PAYMENT TO THIS BTC WALLET ADDRESS:

BITCOIN (BTC): bc1qu835nsyk2r3hxq0gv0c80plps5lcnl32lejfyd

Please, do not blacklist this domain !


While Governments focus on sanctioning Russia's oligarchs and other diplomatic interventions, it won't stop the troops already pouring over the borders or the missiles bombarding cities and airports. Someone needs to help the Ukrainian people, now.


Nowhere is safe. Towns across the country are being attacked. Brave organizations on the ground are already funneling refugees to safety at the border, giving urgent medical care to civilians, helping to ensure shelters are open, accessible, and repaired, and bringing food and shelter to those who need it most. Others are rushing to help medics who will work tirelessly to stem the loss of life.


Nobody can get these groups a quick influx of donations as fast as you can. Let's show our solidarity with Ukrainians and get them the assistance they urgently need — everything we raise will be passed on to the front lines:


We are very sorry for a such spam ! But people of Ukraine need your support !
Thank you for everyone !

Headquarters: New York, NY
Secretary general: António Guterres
Founders: United States, India, United Kingdom, France, MORE
Subsidiaries: United Nations Security Council,




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