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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: James Francis <allenharry70@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:37:01 +0100
Subject: I HAVE A PROFITABLE BUSINESS FOR YOU

Dear Friend,
I HAVE A PROFITABLE BUSINESS FOR YOU !
My name is James Francis Lunny, a Lawyer by profession but before I
proceed, I must apologize for this spontaneous email to you because
I’m aware that this is certainly not a conservative way of approach to
establish a relationship of trust, but you will understand the need
for my action.

Basically, I have a CRUCIAL and discreet business proposal for you
that shall benefit us immensely should you choose to participate. But
before I reveal any sensitive information, it is important, I state
categorically that, all privilege information concerning my proposal
and this business transaction is treated with utmost confidentiality
due to the source of funds.

In fact, I’m seriously in need of a serious and trustworthy business
partner because i have unpaid funds with one of the leading banks and
the funds is worth of five million three hundred thousand united
states of American dollars US$5,300,000.00 with (UBA)which actually
belongs to one of my late clients who died few years ago but
unfortunately, he has no successor to inherit/receive the funds from
the bank and the value funds worth of five million three hundred
thousand united states of American dollars US$5,300,000.00 has been
approved officially by the decision-making of the UBA bank for
immediate release/transfer either through ATM card method or via
diplomatic cash delivery to any of the successors house/office
address.

Meanwhile, I have obtained all the necessary documents and submitted
them to the bank for the release of the funds but the reason why I’m
contacting you today is because my deceased client has no successor
nor anybody to receive the above-mentioned funds. subsequently, as his
certified attorney, i should not allow the bank executives to take
full possess of the funds, thus i decided to contact you and present
you in person or your details officially to the bank as the only
approved successor of the funds and the money will be transferred to
you either via (ATM CARD) or cash delivery and you and you and me will
share the total money US$5,300,000.00 equally that’s 50%/50%.

Should you be interested, then I would like to hear from you as soon
as possible via my private email address or WhatsApp number below to
enable me to provide you with more details on how we are to proceed in
getting the unpaid funds released/transferred to you within 72 hours
and share the money equally as agreed. Please Quickly send your
details as stated below and I will submit them to the bank to start
the payment process in your name as the beneficiary
(1) Full name(2) Home/office address(3) ID copy(4)
county(5)Age/sex(6)phone number

Yours faithfully
Mr. James Francis Lunny
Email: (james00051@citromail.hu)

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