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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. Warren Buffett" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <warrenbuffett1118@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2017 07:36:18 -0500
Subject: YOUR 5 MILLIONS DOLLARS

ME MR WARREN AND MY WIFE SUSAN BUFFETT
Date 02/05/2017
 
Greetings To You From Mr Warren Edward Buffett,
 
it is categorically cleared that you have emerge as MY beneficiary. This is to inform you about my plan to send your fund to you via Diplomatic cash delivery system. This system will be easier for you and I.The 5,000,000,00 USD was deposited with a security company in Bulgaria for security reasons and better protection of the funds with help of my bank in Bulgaria.note I am going to send your donation amount of (5,000,000.00 USD) To you via diplomatic delivery.I have secured every needed document to cover the money. Note: The money is coming on (2) two security proof boxes. The boxes are sealed with synthetic nylon seal and padded with machine. Please you don't have to worry for any thing in respect of this your transaction.The boxes are coming with a Diplomatic agent who will accompany the boxes to your house address. THE BOX SECURITY CODE NUMBER IS (214)
Do make sure you switch on your mobile phone so that the diplomat will establish communication with you upon his arrival. Be informed of the delivery schedule that will be use in bringing your donation award which you obtain from me Mr Warren Buffet. The diplomat will be leaving Bulgaria by 18:00 (GMT). Bulgaria time, to arrive in your USA for registration and tagging of your package formalities before he proceed to your door step latest 18:00 Hours (GMT) U.S.A time due to the large time difference and when he arrive he will book an appointment with you on how you are going to meet. Below is the details of the delivery schedule:
 
NAME OF DIPLOMAT AGENT: Mike Aaron
EMAIL ADDRESS: warrenbuffett1118@gmail.com
 
THE DIPLOMAT NEEDS THE FOLLOWINGS DETAILS FOR ACCURATE DELIVERY OF THE TWO CONSIGNMENT BOXES,PLEASE FILL THE FORM CORRECTLY AND SEND TO MR Mike Aaron
 
EMAIL: warrenbuffett1118@gmail.com
 
YOUR FULL NAME :
HOUSE ADDRESS :
CLOSEST AIRPORT IN YOUR CITY:
CELL NUMBER:
PHONE NUMBER:
OCCUPATION:
AGE:
COUNTRY:
 
SEND THE ABOVE INFORMATION TO THE DELIVER MAN MR Mike Aaron AT HIS EMAIL: warrenbuffett1118@gmail.com
 
NOTE: I RECEIVED ALERT FROM AMERICA GOVERNMENT THAT YOU WILL MAKE PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION AND CLEARANCE OF YOUR $5 MILLION USD WHICH WILL COST YOU $2300 BEFORE THE DIPLOMAT CAN BE ALLOWED TO DISPATCH THE FUNDS TO YOUR DOOR STEP, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT PAYMENT NOT THE DIPLOMAT.I AM NOT ASKING YOU TO SEND ME ANY MONEY BUT THIS CLEARANCE FEE IS A VAT AIRPORT CHARGES THAT A BENEFICIARY WILL PAY TO HIS OR HER GOVERNMENT,I HAVE PAID FOR THE FLIGHT TICKET,THE HOTEL EXPENSES AND THE DIPLOMAT FEEDING WHILE HE IS IN UNITED STATES BUT I CAN NOT PAY FOR THE CLEARANCE FEE BECAUSE YOUR NAME IS SUPPOSE TO BE ON THE CLEARANCE RECEIPT AND CERTIFICATE AS THE BENEFICIARY SO THAT YOU CAN EASILY DEPOSIT IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT OR MAKE GOOD USE OF THE MONEY IN YOUR CITY WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM.PLEASE KINDLY UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT ASKING YOU FOR ANY MONEY,AND I WILL NOT ASK YOU TO SEND ME ANY MONEY.
 
IMPORTANT ADVISE: DO NOT ATTEND TO ANY OTHER PERSON IN RESPECT OF YOUR FUNDS TO AVOID IMPERSONATION OR DIVERSION SO BE WARNED, AND ANY MAIL YOU RECEIVE WITHOUT THIS CODE(FG/AHG/XGX/214) KINDLY IGNORE AND DISREGARDS IT, ALSO DO FORWARD IT TO ME FOR SECURITY PURPOSE.DO CONTACT MR Mike Aaron AT HIS EMAIL: warrenbuffett1118@gmail.com CONTACT HIM IMMEDIATELY AND NOTE HE WILL ARRIVE IN UNITED STATES SOONER
 
Remain Blessed

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