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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: el mustapha <elmustapha207@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2023 07:00:21 +0000
Subject: Donation For Work Of God


Donation For Work Of God

I am Mrs.Grace Mustapha. a widow suffering from long-term diseases
(cancer), I have some money I inherited from my beloved husband late
Mr. Seyed Hakim the sum of £7.5 million Pounds that he deposited in
the Security Company here in Ivory coast West Africa and need a very honest
person and God fearing who can use these funds for the work of God,
and 15% will be for your compensation for doing this work of God.

I took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit
this money. I do not want a situation where this money will be used
impious way. That is why I am taking this decision. I'm not afraid of
death hence I know where I going.Please if you would be able to use
this fund for Gods work kindly reply me,

Your sister in Christ,
Mrs.Grace Mustapha.

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