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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: "Mrs Christel Frank" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info@afroedro.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:58:46 +0200
Subject: Attention Account User! Must Read

Attention Account User!
 
Our recent record indicates that you are eligible to receive an optional repayment of cash funds!! One million five hundred thousand dollars which has been found in the security vault registered in your favor under your email account waiting to be dispatched without claims.
 
The draw was done via email and account is set up under your email address and can only be obtained by you (receiver). All you have to do is to provide the below data's.
 
Your full Name.....................
Direct Telephone: ..............
And delivery address........... For immediate shipment
 
Thanks and anticipating your urgent response
 
Yours faithfully,
Mrs Christel Frank
Section assistance and Verification committee
Compensation committee

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