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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: "Mr. Saller william" <richardoleg8@gmail.com>
Reply-To: westernuniontransfercenter10@firemail.de
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 16:45:41 +0530
Subject: Greetings

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Attention

This is to inform you that after the meeting held in our office
yesterday which consist of the United States Embassy and the United
Nations, we have concluded that you will be compensated with
($1,500.000.00 USD ) through Western Union department after our final
meeting regarding your fund, All you will do is to contact Western
Union (westernuniontransfercenter10@firemail.de) office number +1(734)
304-8959, they will direct you on how you will be receiving the funds
daily, Remember to send your Full information

1. Your Full name....................
2. Your home Address.................
3. Your telephone number.............
4. Your age/sex......................
5. Your occupation...................
6. Your country......................
7. Your Whatsapp Number..............

Then we shall proceed on your transfer as soon as your information is
confirmed. Remain Blessed.


Sincerely

Mr. Saller william

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