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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. Andrew Churchill" <JMOcampo@gmanetwork.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023 09:42:58 +0000
Subject: Re:Request for partnership




Hello ,
My name is Mr. Andrew Churchill and I work as Head of Competence & Supervision Department at UBS AG London Regional Office, can you be trusted in a confidential relationship as partners and willing to be presented as a Next of Kin and sole beneficiary of an unclaimed sum of £22.3 Million Great British Pounds in my bank?

The funds belong to a deceased customer who died without a Next of Kin or trace of a known family, if you can, kindly do get back so I can provide you with information on how to claim the funds successfully and legally in your name.
kindly get back to me through this my private Email andy.churchill987@gmail.com
Your response will be highly appreciated.

Sincere regards,
Mr. Andrew Churchill


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