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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Barrister Mike A. A. Ozekhome" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <barrmikeah@y28mail.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2020 10:46:02 +0100
Subject: STAY SAFE AS CORONA-VIRUS IS REAL !!!

Hello My Dear,
 
 
 
I am Barrister Mike A. A. Ozekhome SAN, legal practitioner, international personal attorney to Mr. Richard Blanchard.My client was a businessman that operated in USA, Spain, Germany, China, Madrid and worldwide died as a result of Corona-virus (COVID 19) being contracted on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship.
 
 
 
 
 
My late client had no immediate family and died intestate (without no Deed Will).Being his only attorney before his demise, I have some privileged information and facts about my late client. The instruments/documents of his Estate are in my custody including the sum of US$25,500, 000.00 (Twenty Five Million United State Dollars) with Apex Bank here.
 
 
 
 
I wish to make a very important, urgent and confidential business proposal to you. A business that will be of mutual benefit. Please treat with urgency and get back to me for details and modus operand.I will use my position as the client personal attorney to guarantee the successful execution of this transaction.
 
 
 
 
 
However,I seek your permission to present you as my deceased client relative and have you stand as the Next of Kin to my deceased so that the funds of U$25 Million (Twenty Five Million United States Dollars Only) can be released and paid to you as the real beneficiary.You and I will share the money in this ratio,45% will be for you and 45% shall be for I while 10% shall be map out for any expanse that might incur in this transfer.
 
 
 
 
 
Kindly contact me with the below your below personal details to enable us proceed further;
 
 
 
 
 
1). Full Name:......
2). Current Resident Address:.......
3). Valid Direct Tel/ Mobile/Fax Number:.......
4). Occupation:......
5). Sex & Marital Status:......
6). Nationality:.......
7). Private E-mail Address:.....
 
 
 
 
 
Kindly get back to me via E-mail: ( barristermike@y28mail.com ) with your above peronal details and upon your response I will commence work in your favour as the real beneficiary next of kin to my late client.
 
 
 
Thanks for your understanding and co-operation.
 
 
 
PLEASE STAY SAFE AS CORONA-VIRUS IS REAL!!!
 
 
 
 
Yours Sincerely,
Barr. Mike A. A. Ozekhome SAN.

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