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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: "George Connor" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:31:49 -0700
Subject: GOOD DAY.

 
My Name is George Connor i am the Attorney,
Solicitor and Administrator of  Mr JEFFERY SCOTT, a rich
philanthropist who died in the ill fated Kenyan air line  that crashed in Adis
Ababa Kenya. However, before he died had instructed me his solicitors and
Administrator of his estate and funds, that all his
wealth and proceeds from his estate ,to the tune of
$350m MILLION US DOLLAR should be dedicated for humanitarian and
philanthropic purposes.
 
Specifically, he directed that this fund should be given to the
motherless babies homes, the needies and HIV patients, through a
verifiable NGOS AND Religious organization OR honest and transparent
individuals. It is on this REASONS, i am contacting you to indicate
your interest, willingness and readiness to be a part of this
humanitarian project.
Please note that  60% will be dedicated to the
core charity, while the balance of 40% will be shared between you and
I who now stand as the facilitators of the said fund at 20% apiece,
 
Please you have to send your details as Follows.
 
(1)Your Full Name
 
(2)Your contact Address
 
(3)Your Tell-Phone number
 
(4)Your Occupation and Age
 
(5)A copy of your valid I.D
 
(6)Your Bank account Details
 
As soon as i receive your response expressing your willingness i shall
furnish you with more details and further actions.
yours sincerely
George Connor.
 

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