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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: Romuald Wadagin <romualdwadagin@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:32:47 -0700
Subject: Scam Victims compensation funds

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Western Union Money
Transfer Unit Lagos Nigeria
+2349125395590
wu79021@gmail.com

Dear

My names is Tom West of the above office, This to let you know that
your name and address was among the Scam Victims compensation funds of
$2.5Million Dollars which was approved to be release to you by the
Government of this Country, You are advice to get back to us with
these for the immediate transfer of your funds to you as directed.

1: Your Names
2: City
3:Address
4: Working ID
5: Email ✉️ Address
6;Telephone Number

Your urgent message is highly needed as soon as possible once you
receive this message.

Thanks and God bless you
Yours Sincerely
Mr. Tom West
Email {wu79021@gmail.com}
Telephone +2349125395590
Western Union
Lagos Nigeria

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