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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: "DHL Express" <spencer@pageweavers.com>
Date: 26 May 2022 06:05:05 -0700
Subject: DHL: You Have A Package


Notification of shipment for spencer@pageweavers.com;


Dear Customer,

I have attached the receipt of your parcel to this email,
download the attachment to view and print receipt.
You will present this receipt to DHL delivery agent when your
parcel is delivered.


Feel free to contact me in case of any further assistance.
We thank you for choosing DHL Express.



Thanks and regards,
Caroline Elvis
Customer Service Agent
DHL Express
GOGREEN – Environmental Protection with DHL


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