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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.James Marthin" <mrericthorson@gmail.com>
Reply-To: moore.gorge@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 26 May 2022 12:01:30 -0700
Subject: Hello Dear

Hello,

I have deposited your check with Bank under the care of (Mr. George
Moore) as all attempt to reach you was in vain. Please mail him
immediately to send the check to you.

I kept $1.5 Million USD cashier check for you.I sent you mails but all
bounced back.

So mail (Mr,George Moore)) with below email for him to send the check
to you. Here is his email:( moore.gorge@hotmail.com )

Kindly re-confirm to him your personal information per as follow:

Your full Name...,Your phone number..,Your occupation..,Your Country
and Your Identity Card..

Best regards.
Mr.James Marthin

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