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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 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- operationlinkk@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Martins Murray <martinsmurray408@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:06:53 -0700
Subject: Greetings

Having viewed your profile,It is my pleasure to associate with you on
inspiring ways and collaborating a sustainable future Investment
Partnership. Covid-19 lock down or Government anti-graft-agency has open
our eyes that we can die one day living bulk of money in the bank without
Investing it.We have an immediate business proposal that involves
US$12,000,000.00 Million Dollars which the immediate past chief of army
staff in Nigeria, Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai has come under severe scrutiny
from the authorities because of funds found in his custody. I am contacting
you as his personal aide. Kindly read details from the news link:
https://saharareporters.com/2022/06/25/exclusive-how-anti-graft-agency-icpc-covered-ex-army-chief-buratai-failed-submit-funds.The
Fund meant for arms.
Based on this, the general has instructed me to immediately secure some
other funds he has in Europe.If you assist and we relocate this money into
your Country.You will have 27% share of the money.while 70% will be
ours(Investment Fund )Briefly explain to us any project/Businesses you want
us to Invest in your country, I have the delivery documents to you and The
Certificate of Deposit is available for change of ownership to you.The
remaining 3% will be set aside for any expenses that will occur.We hope to
conclude transaction within 10-14 working days and please you have to
maintain absolute confidentiality as regards this pending transaction
Successful. You have to send me your WhatsApp phone number and contact
address numbers so I can contact you. I will give you full details when I
hear from you. I await your prompt feedback thru my
email:operationlinkk@gmail.com\

Thanks and yours Truly
Thank you,

Mr. Lawan Nurudeen
Personal Aide Adviser

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