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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: Femi Adesina <fadesina2015@gmail.com>
Reply-To: femiadesina2015@outlook.com
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:18:16 -0700
Subject: Dear friend, let's partner.

Dear Friend,

Good Day to you, friend. Well, I hope you will not see this as a
surprise but as a blessing that has been made to happen in your
lifetime. I am Mr. FEMI ADESINA, Head of Operations in one of the big
and recognized banks here in Africa. I want to sincerely invite you to
a business venture which involves an amount of US$7.5million. At your
acceptance proper, all formalities shall be observed to legalize your
ownership status to the said funds. The legally procured amount
(USD$7.5M) will be transferred to your name(your bank account) as a
foreign partner. Frankly, the stage is ready waiting for your reply.

AS YOU CAN SEE, MY OFFICIAL POSITION SHALL BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE to
the smooth and speedy process. So, all I need is your collaboration to
get these funds transferred out from here to your account, and, we
share at a ratio of 50% each. You will receive this amount by bank
transfer. Please send your personal or company data for presentation
to the bank as stated below; Though, looking at the huge amount, I
would suggest you send company coordinates if available.

Needed info;
A.Full names or company's name.............
B. Your direct phone numbers..............
C. Your private mailing address..............
D. Age..................Sex....................

I really do not want to say much for now, but, Promise to give you
full details about this transaction as soon as I receive your phone
numbers. So please, I need the above data to make some vital changes
in the transit account which will make your name appear as the
CERTIFIED beneficiary to the funds. Frankly, my good friend, your
prompt reply will be highly appreciated. Of great importance, is the
risk-free nature of this transaction as a result of the perfect
arrangement in place.

Thanks and while I sincerely wish you the best of partnership with me.

Mr.FEMI ADESINA.
(Head of Operations).
N/B
BE ALSO INFORMED THAT THIS FUND IS ALREADY IN A FOREIGN TRANSIT
ACCOUNT WHICH WILL FACILITATE PERFECT TRANSFER COORDINATION.

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