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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. Crystal Gordon" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrkiwrong@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2023 04:03:19 -0800
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!

APEX LOTTO FOUNDATION
Ref Number: APLUK/9GM/8579
Batch Number: APEX-ENGINE113

Dear Internet User,

Your email ID has won the total sum of USD $1,000,000.00 (One Million Dollars Only) during the electronic E-mail online Powerball Draws For Internet Users.

You are advised to contact the claims department immediately to redeem your prize. The claim agent will attend to your claim upon receipt of your response. With Your full name/residential address and your cell phone number /your age and occupation

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Mrs. Crystal Gordon
Email; mrkiwrong@yahoo.co.jp
User Award Promotion Team.
APEX LOTTO FOUNDATION (ALFC)

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