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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: "CONSULTANT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cybersecuritymonitoring@onionmail.org>
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2024 03:48:57 -0800
Subject: CONZULT: 164.177.36.121DM

­Cyber-Security Fraud Global Monitoring Unit
DO THE RIGHT THING. IT WILL GRATIFY SOME PEOPLE AND ASTONISH THE REST
PO Box 250, IFC6, IFC Jersey, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 5PU
Address: 8600 Hidden River Pkwy # 100, Tampa, FL 33637 USA
 
                                                              Scam/Fraud Alert:
                                                Site Light Fraud Detection Global Report
 
Dear Fraud Victim
 
Our Global Fraud Detection Systems have flagged your email address as a potential victim of scams or extortion by fraudulent groups. We utilize advanced Fraud Monitoring Software to track such activities globally, and we advise you to treat this information with utmost confidentiality because your email address has been enlisted for compensation and debt recovery.
 
We will provide you with all the evidence to show that you have unknowingly been a victim of fraud. IBM Trustee Fraud Detection has flagged your transactions as fraudulent, and you have faced traumatic experiences due to the actions of these fraud syndicates. They have taken your hard-earned money, and it’s time to ask yourself: are you really happy dealing with these untrustworthy individuals who prey on others with their endless tales of money claims? How long will you continue to listen to their deceitful stories? after sending money to them, they continue to come back asking for more? This pattern is often a red flag for fraudulent activity or do you want to continue sending money to them?
 
Here’s the good news: a recovery/compensation sum of $2.6 million dollars has been approved from the global debt recovery fund to compensate victims of various types of fraud, If you have any concerns about recent transactions you are presently into or need advice on how to handle such situations, please reach out for support.
 
We will provide you with complete details about this scam once you respond to this message. Please remember to keep this communication strictly confidential and also this is the security compensation transaction reference code (CDFS-KLOIT). Do not inform them of our investigation, as we are working to ensure they are held accountable of their evil practices against humanity. It is best to ignore them entirely, as they may try to manipulate you. Stay cautious and keep everything secret, please disregard further messages from them because they will continue to demand money from you until you are bankrupt.
 
You will receive more information once you reply to this message
 
Regards With Respect.
 
William .J. Richard
IT Consultant ( Global Cyber Fraud Investigation Unit)

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