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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: Flevian Meyr <francadavid110@gmail.com>
Reply-To: flevianmeyr@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:39:28 +0000
Subject: Greetings my dear pls pay attention

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Re: Covid -19 / Relief.


The Corona virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented
disruptions to global supply chains, sharp drop in global crude oil
prices, turmoil in global stock and financial markets, massive
cancellation of sporting and entertainment event, lock down of large
swaths movements of persons in many countries, and intercontinental
travel bans / restrictions across critical air routes across the
world. These outcomes have had severe consequences on households,
livelihoods and business activities, resulting from drop in global
demand, declined consumer confidence and slowdown in production.

In this respect, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced an
initial package of up to One Hundred Billion USD immediate support to assist
affected countries, households / individuals, Micro, Small and Medium
Business affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You have been selected as
one of the beneficiaries of the Covid-19 compensation fund. The
approved sum of ( One million, two hundred thousand
dollar ) loaded in an ATM DEBIT CARD for easy withdrawal at any Atm
Machine closest to you. Your prompt response and compliance will help
in initiating the process.

Sincerely,
Barr.Flevian Meyr

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