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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: "Miss Victoria" <chngsokhui@info.com>
Reply-To: victoria_trump@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 20 May 2017 05:44:47 +0200
Subject:

How are you today ? . I hope good. Mine is not very good here because of my situation here. I am pleased to meet a person of honor and dignity like you. I will like to know you more and I must tell you to take your time to reply to my post, here are little about me , My name is Miss Victoria Williams I am from Syria and currently live in the Mission House In Senegal as a result of the civil war that is going on in my country. I was born on 1st of January 1991, twenty-five (25) years old, single and never married, 5ft 7 inches tall, 65kg weight, black hair and brown eyes. I love to sing, watch tv, I am respectful, honest, sincere etc, I hate dishonest people, My hobbies include taking care of people, sharing Problems with others and finding solution to the problems, etc. I lost my parents in this deadly political war, which has damaged thousands of innocent souls and is still going on in Syria. My family was the first target of the rebels, because my deceased father was a successful entrepreneur and a politician who supported the current government as the problems begins. For this reason, all members of my family were murdered in a cold blood and our family home was flamed. I was happy that i escaped death because I was in the border when this deadly incident took place. It is only myself who is now alive and I have managed to make my way to Senegal as a refugee where I am now staying and never praying or thinking to kick my legs in this bloody country called Syria. I hope for a day I will be completely free from the pain and shackles of life. i have been experiencing pains and suffering since I have lost my parents, but I know that one day I will wear a smile on my face again. I have a lot to tell you. However, I would like to know if you are willing and willing to help me smile again. Help me to become someone in the company. To give me a better life. Something bothers me and I have kept it for myself because I'm afraid to reveal it to anyone. I am afraid of betrayal. I am afraid that someone could benefit from me if I should disclose it to anyone. I pray to God, the Merciful, to give me someone who will not betray my trust and trust in him. Someone who will not deceive me. I am very scared. But if you will promise me that you are for me as a guardian, a friend, good Samaritan, someone i could call my own and trust in the person ,then I will be open to you. I want to know more about you. Your real names, your likes and dislikes, your hobbies, and what you are doing. I will tell you more about me in my next mail. Below is my pictures. I pray to God to Gard you and protect you in everything you do. Have a wonderful moment.( victoria_trump@yahoo.com ) Victoria.

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