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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: "Rev Grace Jacobs" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <revgracejacobs1963@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:28:40 +0100
Subject: Reply sincerity

My beloved in Christ,


I know I have never meet you, but in other to fulfill this which borders me
most, i prayed and fasted with my spiritual adviser, Rev. Fr. Ediz Derya and
choose your address . I want to will my funds to you for you to start a
foundation in your country in my name i shall bear the cost of transferring
this fund to you, and I hope you act sincerely, i shall email you next with
the full content of this email once i hear from you

NOTE: I shall bear the cost of transferring this money to you; all i need is your sincerity. God bless you.

Sincerely,
Rev. Grace Jacobs

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