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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: "Rhine Val" <kolhzo39@mail.ru>
Reply-To: "Rhine Val" <ntus.skool@yandex.com>
Date: 14 Feb 2021 12:52:35 -0800
Subject: Sales Business Information

Hello Friend,

 

Wishing you a very good day. I know it's an unconventional way of reaching out to you, but is for a good
cause. I am glad we share opinions and ideas. I work with one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in
the UK. I have a sales business proposal which I'm sure will interest you. I hope to receive your reply to
enable me to send you details in full. I believe it will interest you my Friend. Please ensure that you are
staying safe during these hard times of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Your swift response would be appreciated. Looking forward to receiving your reply.

 

Best Regards.

Rhine Val

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