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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: "JOHNSON HILLS" <barr.johnsonhills@sbl.com.np>
Reply-To: barr.johnsonhill@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:46:25 +0200
Subject: MUCH SUPRISE AWAITS YOU

Dear Friend,

I am quite sure that this mail will surprise you since I have not been having previous correspondence with you.

My name is Johnson Hills, I have a good business proposal for you, which I know by the special grace of God will be beneficial to both of us and I assure you that this deal is practically achievable if given maximum support and cooperation.

Kindly get back to me via this email address: barr.johnsonhill@gmail.com if you are ready to benefit from this mutual deal. I look forward to your urgent response at your convenience.

Healthy Regards,

Johnson Hills.
Email: barr.johnsonhill@gmail.com
Tel: +447380269113
Whatsapp: +447380269113

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