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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: Daniel Ferdinand <linktoferdan1973@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2022 23:42:49 +0200
Subject: Dear Noble Friend,

Dear Norble Friend,

Excuse me if I may disturb or offend you through this channel, I came
across your e-mail contact prior to a private search while in need of
your assistance. Please do this with me to give me a happy ending if I
don't make it alive due to COVID 19 infection.

I am Mrs. Anita Adams from Canada, married to Late Dr. JOHNSON ADAMS,
who worked with the Canadian EMBASSY in COTE D'IVOIRE for Many years
before he died. I am seriously ill due to deadly Covid 19 infection
and presently in the Hospital Isolation facilities. Due to my Old age
of 67 years, Doctors said that I will not make it alive. I inherited
(FIVE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) from my
Late husband that was deposited in the custody of one of the leading
Banks in the COTE D'IVOIRE (IVORY COAST).

This fixed deposit was made during his duty working as an Ambassador
and presently, the funds are still in the Custody of the bank. I
contacted you to donate the Fund to any Charity Foundation through
you. I don't have any child that will inherit this fund and my late
husband's family members died due to automobile disaster.

Please,this is legit and your reputation will be protected. As soon as
I hear from you I will authorize the bank to transfer the funds to you
as my new Next of Kin.

Sincerely yours,

Ma. Anita Adams.
Senior Citizen.
RETIRED SOCIAL WORKER
CANADA.

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