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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 Joe Biden <www.@docomonet.jp>
Reply-To: Mr Joe Biden <mrjoebiden112@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 02:06:05 +0900
Subject: YOUR $50 MILLION DOLLAR GRANT

Hello i am Joe Biden president of the
united states of America
get back to me for your grant winning
ATM Card worth of $50 Million dollars
Below is the required information I need from you so that the delivery
of your ATM Card will proceed immediately to your home Address.
Your Name..............

...........
Home address:...................................
Your profession/occupation.................................
Your age .......................
Cell phone number:..........................
Thanks and always be bless
Mr. Joe Biden +1 206 316 9007 text only.
President of united States of America
(mrjoebiden112@gmail.com)

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