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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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Fraud email example:

From: "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" <d600220229@student.ums.ac.id>
Reply-To: DHSsecretary.gov@usa.com
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:44:11 +0100
Subject: Unclaimed Fund,

--
Greetings to you and your family.

I write concerning the release of an unclaimed fund worth US$15.5 Million
(Fifteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollar) in your
name. I am here to guide you through your fund claims process. The Fund is
currently at the Washington DC Security Vault Room. It has been there for
over 2 years. It was Seized at the airport during delivery because a clear
account wasn't given as to the purpose of the Fund. The airport authorities
intercepted the consignment box which contained the fund because of some
missing documents.

After several investigations, it was resolved that you can claim the Fund
since it's in your name.

Please get back to us immediately so that we can guide you on what to do to
receive your payment.

Contact our office Email address: DHSsecretary.gov@usa.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas
Department of Homeland Security
Washington DC.

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

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