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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: "Gilbert Trouse" <donotreply@intechonline.net>
Reply-To: dast79709@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:21:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Congratulations_

Hello Lottery Winner,

This is to officially inform you that your email address emerged as one of the selected lucky winners of £750,000.00 in the international lottery jackpot 2023.

This program was sponsored and organized by Coca-Cola in conjunction with Ann Uarmusa Organization for the final quarter of the year jackpot.

You are among the lucky 500 beneficiaries to gain from this global lottery program (GLP 2023).
Below are your approved details to claim your winnings.
Winning Reference Number: CCCI-GLP-W20-CL23

Kindly contact Mr. Eugene Drumio by Email: dast79709@gmail.com ; and quote your winning reference number: CCCI-GLP-W20-CL23

Once again, Congratulations!!!

Regards,

Gilbert Trouse
Coca Cola
Global Lottery Program (GLP 2023)

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