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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: "Mrs Maria" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Marialouge3@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 09:08:19 -0000
Subject: My Charity Transfer Funds

Dear Beloved.
I hope you are well.
My Name is Maria,A devouted christain clothed with the everlasting work of God
My husband and l worked with Bp Oil And Gas/cotton export Europe/world before he died,
Based on your good profile after some research,I wish to discuss a very confidential business
matter with you,I have a profitable business Proposal for you,I will tell you about the Business Offer,
It is 100% risk free,kindly reply if you are interested so that I can send you more details.
Please email me on my private Email: marialouge4@gmail.com

God be with you Amen
Mrs Maria Louge

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