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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: Clarice Mckinney <info@atp.com.mt>
Reply-To: claricemckinney@mountainbikeo.com
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 19:52:02 +0000
Subject: ATP "Guest Content for atp.com.mt"

From: Clarice Mckinney <claricemckinney@mountainbikeo.com>
Subject: Guest Content for atp.com.mt

Message Body:
Hello,

I’m Clarice, an editor who passionate about how to get a girl. During my research of how to get a girl, I found your website atp.com.mt, and your content is very engaging and high-quality. That’s why I’m was wondering if you’d be interested in a content marketing collaboration with me.

I’d like to submit a well-researched article for your blog. I have brainstormed some topics which you’d be interested in. I also have a bunch of amazing resources that would link up perfectly in a well written, resource-rich, and informative article.

If interested, I could submit some topics to you for review. These topics will fit your audience and their needs.

Of course, if there’s anything specific you’d like me to focus on instead, I’m very much open to that! I’m looking forward to collaborating with you.

Best regards,
Clarice Mckinney
Editor

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