419 scam: "Mrs. Alyona Degrik." <Mrs.AlyonaDegrik31@gmail.com> Dear Friend,

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Alyona Degrik." <Mrs.AlyonaDegrik31@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2023 09:07:16 -0800
Subject: Dear Friend,

Dear Friend,

Please do not be embarrassed to contact you through this medium; I got
your contact from Google people's search and then I decided to contact you
due to the situation in my country being very dynamic.

I'm Mrs. Alyona Degrik, from Kyiv- (Ukraine); I was the Owner and Chief
Executive Officer at LEOGAMING, before Russiaâ€™s Invasion of my country. Due
to Russiaâ€™s Invasion of my country Ukraine, I find it necessary to
diversify my business project in your country to safeguard against the
future of my family.

I am in search of an honest and reliable person who will help me in
investing my deposited funds in the Real Estate Industry, Agricultural
Sectors and Cosmetic Industry and other investment projects in your
country. After my business was destroyed by the Russian military troops,
there are no meaningful economic activities going on in my country.

I am truly interested in making an anonymous investment of Fifteen Million
Euros (â‚¬15,000,000.00 } which I deposited with a financial company in
Berlin, Germany with a very good business plan arrangement and trust
because it is the only money left for me and my family,

Please, I would like to discuss with you the possibility of how we can work
together as business partners and Invest in your Country through your
assistance if you can help me. Please if you are interested in partnering
with me, kindly reply urgently for more information.

"With all my sincerity
Mrs.Alyona Degrik.

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