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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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Fraud email example:

From: Official Message <nalubegafaust2@gmail.com>
Reply-To: officeofficecc@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:33:39 +0300
Subject: PLEASE REPLY URGENTLY. $325,500,275.00 TRANSACTION.

PLEASE REPLY URGENTLY. $325,500,275.00 TRANSACTION.

From the Head of Account and Auditing, greater investment Bank of Australia.

Dear friend,

I am Mr. Thomas Duke the accounts & auditing director of the greater
bank here in Australia and I write to you with all due respect.

I have decided to contact you on a business transaction that will be
beneficial to the both of us and our families.

During our last fiscal year audit, we came across an old account,
maintained by a Foreign National, however, the said bank account has
been dormant for some time. We learned that the account holder is
deceased, therefore anyone I nominate as the next of kin will have the
capacity to lay claims to the funds therein.

We have made several attempts to contact the next of Kin as specified
in the account details but all our efforts have been futile.

The next course of action is for the funds to be claimed by the
Australian government except I act fast and that's where you come in.

As a staff of the greater bank of Australia, It is absolutely
impossible for me or any of my known associates to stand in as the
Next of Kin. Hence I am proposing you to act as the Next of Kin. Do
not be scared, with my position and influence, I will provide you with
all you need to know that will aid you scale through the verification
process.

Most importantly, the amount at stake is $325,500,275.00. The total
funds will be shared as follows: 45% for me, 45% for you and then 10%
to the Orphanage. Whatever expenses that may be incurred during the
transfer will be shared equally by both of us as partners.

The transfer is risk free on both sides, hence, you are going to
adhere to my instructions till the fund is transferred to your
designated account. I am hoping to retire with my share of these funds
at the end of the transaction.

Please, confirm these details hereunder.

1. Full name:::

2. Phone number:::

3.Age:::

4. sex:::

5. Occupations:::

6. Your country and city::

Please be informed that I will provide you with more details about me
upon receipt of your decision pertaining to my proposal.

I am waiting for your prompt response for more comprehensive information .

Best Regards,
Mr. Thomas Duke,
Chief Accounts/Auditing,
Greater Bank

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