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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: Prisca Lawrence <priscalawrence72@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrandmrs.f.patrickconnolly203@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:07:48 -0700
Subject: Important Letter From Connolly Family

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Congratulations once again on being officially selected to receive an
award of (£)1,500,000.00 from Frances & Patrick Connolly, winners of
the January 2019 Euro Millions Lottery from Moira, County Down in
Northern Ireland, have won. They are giving away (£) £1,500,000.00 to
(50) lucky international recipients worldwide to show their
appreciation. For details and guidelines to receive your donation
amount immediately, contact the donor (Frances & Patrick Connolly)
with your full name, Direct Tel. No, Age, current country of
residence.

Contact email:mrandmrs.f.patrickconnolly203@gmail.com
Verification link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-46756469

Thank you and congratulations again

Mrs. Prisca Lawrence

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