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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: david malpass <smithmaria1290@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2021 00:45:50 -0800
Subject: davidmalpass547@gmail.com


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Congratulations you have been selected to receive $4.8 million from federal
government's COVID-19 relief program, The Joe Biden administration
previously signed $2.2 trillion stimulus package, which include direct
payments of $4.8 million to affected families around the world and tax
cuts, relief to suffering industries and families in united states and
other countries, this COVID-19 relief fund is aimed at strengthening the
fight against COVID-19, The world is facing an unprecedented challenge with
communities and economies everywhere affected by the growing COVID-19
pandemic. The world is coming together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic
bringing governments, organizations from across industries and sectors and
individuals together to help respond to this global outbreak with sum of
$4.8 million signed on your name we're hoping that you will be able to use
the money wisely and judiciously over there in your City during this time
and after.

I’m the World Bank President David Malpass the COVID-19 relief program is
set to boost economies and support every family financially, Am announcing
the release of 4.8 million on your behalf you are entitled to receive the
fund under CARES Act.
Do contact us today once you receive this email with your full name, your
home address
and your active contact number send them to davidmalpass547@gmail.com or
to his contact number +15095607754
David Malpass the World Bank President


NOTE: FOR NON APPEARANCES, do not contact Mr. Donald Larry, without your
full detail such as follow:.

Your Full Name: ?
Country/Your Address: ?
Occupation: ?
Contact Home/Cell Phone: ?
Age/Sex: ?

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