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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: Mr Steve switon <dora.honey929@gmail.com>
Reply-To: bmwnj97@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2022 21:53:28 +0100
Subject: DEAR BENEFICIARY

300 Chestnut Ridge Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Dear Winner,

Congratulation to you dear for being part of the lucky winner , you
have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2020 BMW X6 and a Check
of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars
($3,500,000.00) from the international balloting programs held on the
2nd section in the UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.

Description of prize vehicle; The X6 comes with BMW's Drive
infotainment system, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a USB port and a
10-year subscription to BMW Assist eCall, which can automatically
notify first responders after a collision. For 2021, the X6 comes
standard with enhanced USB and Bluetooth features, including an
additional microphone, Bluetooth sync for a second phone, library
browsing via Bluetooth, voice control for contacts and music and a
Mobile Office system. Available features include leather seats, a
surround-view camera system, navigation, a Harman Kardon
surround-sound audio system, a head-up display, a panoramic moonroof,
front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, active park
assist and lane departure warning. The Drive infotainment system takes
a bit of getting used to, but is fairly straightforward and works
well, reviewers agree. The audio and climate controls are also clearly
labeled and easy to reach.

Now you are required to come up with sum of $100 USD that is required
for the delivery of this car and your check , So you are to buy Gift
card like Steam Wallet card or Google play or online bank transfer with
the $100 USD which is the delivery fee and once you buy the Gift Card just
it and send me the copy of it.

We wait for you response
Yours Mr Steve switon

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