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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: TRADE BITCOIN BTC <cacti@ccn.co.za>
Reply-To: <mrslindacolebitcoinbtc01@indamail.hu>
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:40:47 -1200
Subject: BITCOIN BTC PAYMENT

Attention: Sir/Madam,
 
This is Mrs. Linda Cole from Bitcoin BTC. We are you interested to trade with Global Cryptocurrency investment plan and earn your 100% interest within 30 minutes and your 100% profit will be credit instant to your Bitcoin BTC Wallet Address immediately you provide your full information listed below.
 
1) Your full Name:
2) Your Full Address:
3) Your WhatsApp Number:
4) Profession, Age and Marital Status:
 
I will be waiting to hear from you so that I can give you more information’s.
 
Thanks
 
Mrs. Linda Cole
Trade Bitcoin Agent

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