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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: Acronis <tyi30119@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Acronis <xwshabalala@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:20:58 +0500
Subject: Very Important/Please Do Not Ignore.


International Committee of the Red Cross
19 Avenue de la Paix,
1202 Geneva,
Switzerland.
+41 4 4272 0500



Hello Dear,

RE: GLOBAL ECONOMIC RELIEF FUND DONATION.

You have been awarded the sum of US$1,000,000 (One Million US Dollars) as Economic Devastation Relief from the Global Poverty situation driven by the war in Ukraine and Russia.

The devastated Economic situation caused by the war between Russia and Ukraine mark an unprecedented time in modern history that will require the best of humanity to overcome.  The global economic recovery is set to decelerate in this 2023 according to World Bank Economists. Global growth is slowing sharply, with worldwide economic output projected to be just 1.7% this year. World Bank economists are warning that the downturn would be widespread and any adverse developments risk pushing the global economy into recession. Slowing growth affects 95% of advanced economies and nearly 70% of emerging markets and developing economies - with the potential for increasing poverty rates in some regions. The world faces a recession in this 2023, with higher borrowing costs aimed at tackling inflation causing a number of economies to contract. The current challenges underscore the need to foster global distribution of funds, enhance debt sustainability and inequality, and diversify economic activity. From the predictions, it’s clear that challenging times lie more years ahead for the global economy-and particularly for developing countries-as economic stimulus slow and credit conditions tighten.

In that context, we have received Millions of Dollars from Donors who are Multi-national Corporations, Global Billionaires and some Global Financial Organizations to help in this poverty alleviation and economic recovery program. Our funds have been delivered down to our distribution points and currently secured in South Africa. Our Payment administrator will help to process and release to you the sum of US$1,000,000 (One Million United States Dollars) to enable you boost your business, financially stabilize your region, help the vulnerable and less-privileged and help in rebuilding the current shrinking Global Economy.  

Our Payment Administrator will help to process and release to you the sum of US$1, 000,000 (One Million United States Dollars) to enable you boost your business, stabilize your region, help the vulnerable and less-privileged. Our funds have been delivered down to our distribution points and currently secured by the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) Vault Operations, Centurion, South Africa just as you can see on the below webpage:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P1TUPuxFnusug3Da8MpyaFoHUbS7GVEm/view?usp=sharing

Kindly contact the payment administrator to her email: xwshabalala@outlook.com  (Mr. Xoli Shabalala). Ensure to provide her with your following information:

1. Your full names.
2. Your address.
3. Your telephone.
4. Your age.
5. Your occupation.
6. Your bank account information where to receive funds.

We thank you and congratulate you once again!



Dr. Thomas Yi
(Director)
ICRC, Genève, Switzerland

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