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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: "Mrs. Rachel Watson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <finfood6@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:25:35 -0800
Subject: MY WISH TO HELP

Hello

My name is Mrs. Rachel Watson. I am 75 years of age from the USA. I am a good merchant; I have several industrial companies and good shares in various banks in the world.

I spend all my life on investment and corporate business. Along the way I lost my husband and two beautiful kids in a fatal accident that occurred in November 2015. Ever since I lost my family, it's been difficult to sleep or get enough rest. Later in the year 2019 February I was sent a diagnosis letter after a medical checkup, confirming from my personal doctor that I have lung cancer, which can easily end my life as soon as possible.

I want to establish people who need money to invest in their various businesses or companies and helper orphanages and to support the COVID-19 fight. That is why i release the sum of $15.7MILLION US DOLLARS TO set up this Charity Investment Project Assignment.

IF YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP, CONTACT me, I am READY TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS.

Email ME: finfood6@gmail.com

Best Remain Blessed,
Mrs. Rachel Watson

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