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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: "Mrs Michelle Beckham " <wils.ray3@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Richard.casias@diplomats.com
Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2023 06:18:29 -0700
Subject: Contact Diplomat Mr. Richard Casias

Attention My Dear,

My name Mrs Michelle Beckham. I am a UK Citizen from Indonesia married
to a Japanese American in the UK. We live in the United Kingdom. My
husband died on August 21, 2018. While I was struggling with cancer
for a long time now, my doctor said that the current situation is not
under control and that I have few months to live.

Well my husband was a contractor and also a philanthropist and before
his death, we made a deposited of USD3.700,000 Million dollars to a
private storage Company. However, before my husband's death, he
encouraged me to help the poor people because we are childless. I want
to give the money out to poor people, orphanages and widows through
you.

The doctor told me that I might have to undergo another surgery in
the coming days and chance of surviving is 50%, I don't know what
would be the outcome but in any case please pray for me.
I have discussed with the manager where the fund was deposited and I
have instructed him to deliver the fund to you for the establishment
of my orphanage foundation, Dear beloved, irrespective of religion,
race or ethnicity, I want you to handle these noble projects with
utmost sincerity.

Simply contact Diplomat Mr. Richard Casias, here is the contact email
address ( Richard.casias@diplomats.com )

Your Full Name
Your House Address
Your Telephone Number
Your Country
Your City
Your ID
Your Sex/ Age
Your Nearest Airport

I advice you to reconfirm the following information below to him, So
that he can deliver the fund to you. Please do not let friends or
family members deceive you or give you bad advice to use all the money
for your personal interest or share it among your friends or family
members because the result will come to you later.

Regards,
Mrs Michelle Beckham

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