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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 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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Danylo Boyko" (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:34:28 +1200
Subject: My name is Danylo Boyko from Ukraine(VERY URGENT)
Greetings and best regards
My name is Danylo Boyko from Ukraine.
I am writing to you from where I have been taking refuge because of the brutal war in my country and murder of my parents by the Russian Soldiers. Before the war,My late father sold his Company and deposited the money in a bank which he intended to secure in another country.
My late father could not secure this money before his sudden death by the Russian Soldiers.
The amount is $7.5 Million Dollars
I contacted the bank about this money and the bank informed me that due to the war,they have diverted the money to a bank in another country for safety.
Because of my present condition, I really need your help to receive this money for me to relocate to your country.
I will Invest this money in your country and start a new life there.
As soon as I get your interest in helping me, I will give you more details.
Thank you for your understanding.
Danylo Boyko
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