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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Maya Ramirez <mayaramirez460@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:31:18 -0700
Subject: Hello dear, how are you doing today
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Hello how are you doing today: this MRS MAYA Ramirez from (
international Monetary Fund) I'm here to inform you about your funds
worth $800 million USD dollars, that was brought In my office last
week? Right now all I need from you is your full information like.
Full name............................
Home address.......................
Phone number.........................
Copy I'd card.............................
Your country.............................
And you have to try and followed my instructions so you can receive
your package immediately, so that your package can be approved
immediately and deliver straight to your doorstep okay? Regards Mrs
Maya Ramirez
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