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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: "Adam Vilakazi" <adam.vilakazi@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: avilakazi@aol.com
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:16:54 -0800
Subject: 1/28/2019

 Dear Friend,
 
It is with great joy that i write this email message to you. I and my committee members are in need for an individual / company who is willing to assist us with re-profiling some funds overseas. You do not need any special skills or career status to work with us.
 
It will be a great honor to have you as a partner in this mutual beneficial endeavor. Please do endeavor to write me back on my e-mail: avilakazi@aol.com for more details. On receipt of your response, I will forward to you further information which will give you a clearer overview of this project.
 
Regards,
Adam Vilakazi
Projects Coordinator
 

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