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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Craig Brown <worldjin3196@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:30:05 -1200
Subject: Your Partnership
Hello sir
In my honor, I introduce myself. My name is Mr. Craig Brown from the
Republic of Guinea. I am an accountant and business consultant in private
service. Recently one of my top clients mandated me to source for an
experienced investment professional to enter into partnership with him for
the purpose of investing his fund (Nine hundred million united states
dollars) only into your company.
If you are interested and qualified to handle such a project, kindly
indicate your interest and provide me with your telephone number for more
discussion.
I wait to hear from you
Have a nice day with you.
Regards.
Craig Brown
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