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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Dr. Jill Biden" <salamabdou571@gmail.com>
Date:
Subject:
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This notification is coming to you from the white house. I know you
will be very surprised and happy to read from me. I'm Dr. Jill Biden,
the first lady of the United States. I am writing to inform you about
your Bank Draft Cashier Check brought to my office by the Benin
Republic Embassy from the government of the Republic of Benin to the
white house in Washington DC and has been mandated to be delivered to
your address as soon as you get back to me with your below
information.
I'm very sorry for everything you have been through but I believe that
this is your time to receive your total payment of $ 60 million united
states dollars. send below details for the delivery of your fund by
cashier check.
Your Name ......
Home address: ......
Your profession / occupation ........
Your age .........
Cell phone number: .........
City:...........
valid Email Address .......
Here is my number. +1(202 930 0078) You can call me or send me a
message on WhatsApp at +1(202 930 0078). But I prefer WhatsApp
messages because I'm always busy at the White House and I can't take
calls all the time.
I will be waiting to hear from you with your full information
immediately you receive this good news, thanks and God bless you.
Remember to move this message to your inbox mail before you can
respond to my email address which is redacted@domain.name)
so i can be able to receive your email
Remain Blessed,
Email: redacted@domain.name
Yours faithfully
Her Excellency Dr Jill Biden.
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