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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: "DIEZANI" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <pkdeliver@inorbit.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:15:03 -0700
Subject: Re: EAGLE'S FLIGHT

Greetings,

Your urgent Partnership is required.

I am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to starting a relationship but I believe knowing each other starts from a step of which I believe I am not making a mistake exposing this very important business offer to you? Firstly, let me identify myself without any intention of equivocation.I am Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.You may read more about me via(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diezani_Alison-Madueke) I have a legitimate business offer for you regarding some secret funds These funds can be released to you for any investment you wish to embark upon for a time period of ten (10) years before refunding it back to us.


Furthermore, I will be ready to negotiate terms with you, if I know your financial capability, experience and investment preposition, projections you wish to utilize this funds on, hence, I will direct you to the useful contact, where these process will be concluded within matter of days.

Finally, I will furnish you with more information when I receive a response from you (pkdeliver@inorbit.com) or Text (+44)2033896202. I'm being monitored for now and this is why I want you to deal with my Sister's Son directly for now until the Coast is clear.

Yours truly
Mrs. Diezani

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