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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: "John H. James" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jhjmes4@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2022 18:12:33 -0800
Subject: CAN I TRUST YOU

Greetings and Compliments,

There is a golden opportunity to invest huge Funds in your country. The PROOF OF FUND is available once you confirm your interest and ability to invest the money. The Funds originated from high provide Politician who wishes to move USD350M to your account for investments in your country. I will take you as the administrator of all the investments and you will receive 30% on return on investment (ROI), And you will be in full charge to oversee and handle the investment for both of us. Please let me know if I can trust and count on your honesty and acceptance. Certainly, you will confirm the availability of the Funds in your name as beneficiary within two (2) days, and you will receive the money for investment purposes in your country.

Contact me below only:

Mr. JOHN H. JAMES

Reply-To-This Email: jhjmes4@yahoo.com
Reply urgently today, I will send more details to you.

Truly Yours,

JOHN H. JAMES (MR)

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