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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Elizabeth Jabber <rev_lukemr3@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 10:02:08 +0000
Subject: Hello Dear
Hello Dear
My late husband deposited the sum of $7.5 Million United Dollars in a bank. He died living me and my 12-year old girl behind. Because of series of threats I received from his relative concerning this money, I will humbly solicit for your kind assistance to help me receive this money in your account and invest it in profitable businesses of your choice. I'm recently diagnose cancer of lungs and my doctor say's I have little chance surviving it.I don't want my little girl to suffer, that is why I am seeking for a foreign trusted person that can help receive this money and invest in businesses that can produce profit.
Please if you're interested, indicate your urgent readiness.
Regard
Mrs. Elizabeth Jabber
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