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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: "MR. JEFF BEZOS" <jbezos948@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:08:54 -0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!




Congratulation dear,

You are a recipient of this email because your email address was chosen at
random from the Amazon global analytical database. I am The Chief
Financial Consultant to Jeff Bezos - The CEO and President of Amazon, An
American Businessman, Investor and Philanthropist. The Jeff Bezos
Humanitarian Cause amid the coronavirus pandemic have increased the number
of persons that will benefit from its annual empowerment program from 10
to 25. On receipt of this email, you should count yourself as a lucky
individual for been selected to receive {$2,750,000.00 USD} Two Million
Seven Hundred And Fifty Thousand United Dollars. Kindly get back to me at
your earliest convenience for re-validation and confirmation that the
chosen email belongs to an active Amazon visitor and not a Robot. MOST
IMPORTANTLY, You will be required to purchase an Amazon Gift Card or steam
wallet gift card of at least $100.00 or above to confirm your eligibility.
Get back to me ASAP so I can process your payment Voucher and refer you tO
the appropriate paying bank.
Regards,
Mr.Jeff Bezos.


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