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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: "INFO" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kziako006@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2020 09:32:34 -0700
Subject: INFO

 
 
My Beloved
 
I am Mrs. Katrina Ziako, undergoing medical treatment  for Cardiovascular Surgery , I am widow to late Colonel Alexandra Ziako, former deputy defence attach? to Benin consulate in Croatia. My husband was killed by those who were envious of his position in the same office.
Before his death he vowed to use his wealth for the orphanages.When my late husband was alive he deposited a huge amount of money with a bank in Benin Republic,
 
I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to the poor in society since I am a cancer woman and about to die.
 
Please reply back to me for more details.
 
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Katrina Ziako

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