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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: "Peter TOMKINS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <phpsx0897@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:11:17 -0400
Subject: RE: PLEASE TREAT URGENT

Hello.
 
I am Eng. Peter TOMKINS, an Engineer with ExxonMobil in Irving, Texas United States http://www.exxonmobil.com). Before I continue, let me stress that I am NOT contacting you for financial assistance. I am in search of a business partner in your country to assist us receive some funds and subsequent investment in your country.
 
If you decide to participate in this business, you will be entitle to 10% of the total amount you assist us receive for your assistance and participation. I shall communicate further details as soon as i received your response.
 
I look forward to your partnership.
 
Best Regards,
Eng. Peter TOMKINS
5959 Las Colinas Blvd, Irving,
TX 75039, United States

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