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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: "Mr. Larry William" <info@xenoscience.net>
Reply-To: <be7betty@yandex.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:17:19 -0800
Subject: Very Urgent...

Good Day,
 
  Your long outstanding funds totaling One Million and Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only($1,500,00.00) held by various Banks, Courier and Security Companies has been cleared. You are hereby advised to stop further communication with any Person or Banks, Organization with respect to your transaction as your fund will be transferred to you directly from our source. I hope this is clear. Any action contrary to this instruction is at your own risk.
Reconfirm your details,
 
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Occupation:
4. Telephone Number:
 
To claim your funds contact Ms Betty via email address (bettynora53@gmail.com )
 
Best Regards,
 
Mr. Larry William
Group Managing Director

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