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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: =?UTF-8?Q?Marrion___Ray=C2=A0?= <wjuma947@gmail.com>
Reply-To: G006677@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022 04:49:51 +0800
Subject: Hello My Friend,. Re; I Need Your Sincere Cooperation

Dear Sir / Madam,

                      I     Need  Your Sincere cooperation
How are you today ? I apologize for sending you this sensitive
information via e-mail (Internet) which has been greatly abused
instead of a Certified mail/Post-mail. This is due to the urgency and
importance the situation demands at the moment. well,  after going
through your profile, i came to a conclusion that you the right and
capable person to assist and work with me in this process due to the
experience and dignity you possess in this regard.

I am Marrion Ray ,I work with the imf office as Administrative
Director, I write to bring to your notice that the GOVERNMENT OF
UNITED STATES in conjunction with the International MonetaryFund(IMF),
has resolved/agreed to compensate each  scammed Victim (Advance Fee
FRAUD) the sum of $950.000(Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars
only) as a relief compensationOn that note, But if you have been
scammed before with proofs we shall have a re negociation of
percentage share before with  proceed.

I seek your consent to collaborate with me so that I will put your
name as one of the victims entitle and legible for this refunds for
our mutual benefits. but if you have been scammed If you are
interested in actualizing this deal with me,

Please respond back urgently with the below details to enable me put
your name among those that will receive their Benefit this month.

1 Your full names/ address.
2 Your phone number.
3 Your age/sex
4 Occupation.

Please note that the process of filing for this refund is risk free
and has nothing to do with illegality because I have perfected every
plan for the smooth processing of the refunds.

Please Bear in mind that our working ratio shall be 50% each as soon
as we get the refund in yourname. if this is accepted by you do not
hesitate to reach back to me with the required information to proceed
immediately

Please respond here only  Email {info.morrionray@gmail.com) strict
confidentiality should be mentained

  Yours Faithfully,
Mr.Marrion Ray ( Administrative Director)
USA/International Monetary Fund
Email; info.morrionray@gmail.com

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