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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: FBI Agent Kennedy Albano <officefile330@ymail.plala.or.jp>
Reply-To: agentkennedyalbano743@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 1 May 2024 20:01:09 +0900
Subject: Attention Dear

Attention Dear

This is FBI Agent Kennedy Albano, I want to use this opportunity to
inform you that we have arrested the diplomatic agent that refused to
deliver your package worth a sum of $20.7Million USD. Meanwhile, we
urge you to respond to this email if you're interested in receiving
your fund with this below information..


Contact Mr.Agent Kennedy Albano directly with the below details:

Contact Person: Mr Agent Kennedy Albano
Email:agentkennedyalbano743@gmail.com

Your Full Name:
Home Address:
Direct call number:
your Nearest Airport

Am looking forward to your immediate response.

Best Regards.
FBI Agent Kennedy Albano

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