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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs. Lilian Edward" <barbracarrabineeaj67@gmail.com>
Date:
Subject:
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My dear in Christ!
My name is Mrs.Lilian Edward i live in Washington DC I am 40 years I am
divorced with a child and I am a Christian that believes truly In the
almighty God am also honest and loyal, caring woman although I have not met
my true life partner that I will spend the rest of my life with but I still
believe in God and I know that he will give me a man of my life.
I work with the capital one bank in Washington DC for over 12years now I
have a client named Mrs Shirley Benjamin who I am her account officer for
years she does gold and diamond business all over the world but she died 6
months ago with her entire family over covid 19 virus happening in the
world now and this my client left over $17million in her account here
with our bank which i am the account officer I am the only one who knows
about this and has the complete information to claim the money but I can't
because of everyone knows me that is why I need a honest person to present
to the bank as the next of kin to my late client and we claim this fund and
share it 50/50 among ourselves with
out any problems I will give you the guard lines how we will do this
successfully and note this is a God sent opportunity that is why I came
straight to you and I believe that you will work this out with me.
You can text me on for easy and fast communication or my email address
below redacted@domain.name) i am waiting for your response thank
you for understanding God bless you.
Sincerely
Mrs. Lilian Edward
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