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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: "Jack Mohammed" <info@twnic.net.tw>
Reply-To: Jacksmith4u332016@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:29:00 -0700
Subject: I need you

Dear Sir/Madam,




My name is sydu Jack Mohammed from Syria. I am a miner and i wish to introduce
my Gold/Diamonds funds which I and my partner sold. Because of the constant war going on in our country my partner and his family are all dead.



Hence i take this upon myself to find trustworthy partners who will be able to partner with me to obtain the document needed, in order for us to receive our $6,200,000.00 which is currently in Bank of America escrow account.



Please note that my attorney/broker will discuss further with you as to what is needed to obtain the change of name, from my partner's to yours.



Your share will be 30% and send me 70% to my account that I will give you after you have receive the US$6,200,000.00 (six million and two hundred thousand dollars).




You have nothing to lose. Just indicate your readiness by writing me back to my e-mail


Looking forward to your interest.





Sincerely,

sydu Jack Mohammed

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