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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Dr.William Smith" <drwilliamssmith@ymail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2018 22:59:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: TOP BUSINESS
Dear Sir,
INVESTMENT SCHEME:
We request a business relationship with a noble entity that can help us to invest our funds into a lucrative investments in your Country. We are top government officials from the Nigeria and with reputable disposition and will want this transaction to be handled confidentially with every trust and honesty.
More details of this transaction will be given to you on the receipt of your response of interest.
Please reply with your full contact details and as well you can reach me on
phone:+234(80)8046911.
Thanks for your co-operation.
Best Regards,
Dr.William Smith.
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