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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear beloved," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- monicanameth08@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Monica Lyn Nemeth <ww3677woo@gmail.com>
Reply-To: monicanameth08@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:51:58 -0700
Subject: Treat as Urgent!

Hi Beloved.

Greetings to you and your family, how are you today?

Dear Beloved, My name is Mrs. Monica L. Nemeth. From the United States of
America. However, I know that this message may surprise you, please
consider this in all seriousness, I asked for your help in the most gentle
language. I checked your profile on the internet and I considered you
worthy for this transaction. I am a dying woman who has decided to donate
what I have for charities. I am 45 years old and have been diagnosed with
Lung, Cervical & Throat Cancer four years ago. Immediately after the death
of my husband, life for me in this world is not so important, as we are
spending our lives in this world to be able to have a place in heaven.

I was touched by God to donate what I inherited from my late husband to the
good work for humanity, instead of allowing his relatives to ruthlessly use
my husband's funds. While lying on my sickbed, I want you to help me
realize my last wish on earth, which will be very beneficial to you. I want
a total amount of ($4.5 million) to be released to you, and I want you to
distribute part of it to any charity of your choice, for your kindness, in
this work that you must do. I'm offering you 30%. while 70% of the Fund
will go to any CHARITY WORK that you choose once you accept me to help me
use this money very well.

Send below information for contact:

1.Full Name........
2.Address......
3.Country.......
4.Gender/Age......
5.Mobile No......
6.Occupation......
7. E-mail address....

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.

sincerely yours
Mrs Monica Lynn Nemeth.
monicanameth08@gmail.com

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