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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs.Linda Alexandre" <la3392268@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:53:56 +0200
Subject: 26/08/22
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Hello Good Morning,
I have decided to contact you due to the urgency arising in
thismatter, I am Bar.Mrs Linda Alexandre. a solicitor and financial
attorney to my client who was a popularly known as
Gold Dust and Gold Dore Bars delear to Asia and other countries.Him
and his family were involved in an automobile accident while visiting
a neighboring country on vacation. I contacted you to assist me in
repatriating the fund valued of (US$12.5 million) into your account..
There is no risk involve. I will take the responsibilities of all
process here. More details will send to you as soon as you respond
this mail.
Best Regards
Mrs.Linda Alexandre
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