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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: "Mr.Michael Isioma" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mailmailinfo2021@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023 07:54:33 -0800
Subject: Scammed Victim Beneficiary Of Usd$1 Million.

Scammed Victim Beneficiary Of Usd$1 Million.

We have arrested all the fraud people that has been cheating you and
collecting your money here in Lagos Nigeria. We are the new ATM office
here. Now your ATM card will reach your hand today or tomorrow and
the cost of deliver is $250 only. Once this fees is paid we will get
back to you with the delivery tracking number to enable you know whet
it will reach your home.

As soon as you are ready to send the fees write back to me so that I
shall send to you the receivers details you send the fees to.


Waiting for your urgent response.

Mr.Michael Isioma.

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