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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: "Mrs,Laura David" <shipping@bestcommand.com>
Reply-To: dhlcourierindd@rediffmail.com
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:24:16 -0800
Subject: Your Delivery

Attention please,

Sequel to your unclaimed delivery your (ATM Card package) worth sum of
($2.8 Millions) CASH SEALED CARD package ,was successful arrive at (JFK
International Airport), , But Unfortunately he Lost Your Current
Address,so reconfirm ,,your full name,,address,,,,,phone,,,,Occupation,,,,,
nearest airport,,,,,for express delivery on your doorstep.

Contact diplomats; RICHARD CAMPBELL
Contact Email; dhlcourierind@rediffmail.com
phone number# +1 401 236 6229 sms

send the following verification code (XCT4YG67R7JKMWJW) to the courier
diplomat above for easy recognition.

Dr. Mrs,Laura David
COURIER DEPt

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