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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: "Rev. Stephanie Smith" <rose@zerokaku.com>
Reply-To: as5787336@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:31:59 -0700
Subject: Hello



--
Hello,

Kindly, excuse my invasion of your privacy. My Name is Mrs. Stephanie
Smith from Brisbane Australia. I want to entrust Charity Funds in your
care but will let you know reasons behind my action.

I was married for 18 years with no child until my husband passed away in
2012 in an accident. Before his death we were both faithful Christians
so i decided not to remarry. I began managing the investments until i
was diagnosed of Cancer so could not manage it anymore hence sold all
properties and realized $3.9 M (USD). This money i want to use to assist
the less privileged and widows but will need your assistance to reach
out to them as my health has become a barrier to my dreams. I await your
response as soon as possible.

Remain Blessed.
Mrs. Stephanie Smith

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