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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: "Mrs. Evelyn McGregor " <zldabruins@gmail.com>
Reply-To: emmarkedward@outlook.com
Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 00:43:49 +0200
Subject: Attn: Winning Notification.


Sat, May 21, 2022- Lotto 6/49

WINNING NUNBERS
4 5 26 33 35 44 Bonus 30
Attn: Winner,

We happily announce to you the draw of Canadian National Lottery the
CANADIAN-SOUTH AFRICAN Online Sweepstakes International program held
on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

You have won USD$1,000,000.00 (One Million United States Dollars Only)
from Canadian-South Africa lottery draw 2022 Your Email ID was one of
the selected emails all over the world in the lottery draw and it
comes out one of the lucky winning number.

For us to process your winning for transfer you are advice to contact
our judiciary agent with the details below in South Africa for your
payment.

Name: Mrs. Anita Eastwood.
Email: emmarkedward@outlook.com
Please forward to them the following details below

1. Full Name:
2. Country:
3. Sex:
4. Address:
5. Direct Telephone No:
6. Age:
7. Occupation/position:
8. Winning Number:

Congratulations!! Once again.

Yours in service,
Mrs. Evelyn McGregor
(Publicity Secretary)

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