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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: "Viktor" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <vik7ormr@yandex.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 08:40:00 -0800
Subject: I wait yur response

Dear Friend,
My name is General Viktor Zolotov, A General in the Russian Military. I was appointed as the commander of the Internal Troops by President Putin of the Russian Federation in 2015. I spoke vehmentaly against the invasion of Ukrainians and refused to get involved in the combat attack and airstrikes against Ukarians because it is an unjust war.I have disappered with my family after Major General Andrey Sukhovetsky was murdered yesterday during close range combat with Ukrains military, I and few others were allegded to have  comprised the Generals Death, I and my family have advanced to a secret asylum arranged by United Nations pending when i will depart to any country where the safety of my family will be assured. I have $32,000,000.00 in an offshore account , as a matter of urgency I need to partner with you and your assistance will be greatly needed as the reward is  handsomely , I will give further details upon hearing from you. I have to be ver y confidential because Pr
Thank you and God bless you
General Viktor Zolotov

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