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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 Andrew Willson <"www."@view.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: MR Andrew Willson <andrewwillson767@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 15:14:32 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Dear Package Owner,

Dear Package Owner,

This is to inform you that your package is with us and the content of the package is an ATM VISA CARD which is valued of $2,500.000.00.The package was ordered by the World Compensation committee so contact Mr.Andrew Willson, E-mail: (andrewwillson767@gmail.com)And forward your delivery address and
contact phone Number.

looking forward to hear from you soon call Mr.Douglas Adams, for urgent attention in this cell phone number : +229 98688 124

Regards.
Mr.Douglas Adam

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