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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 Daniel Eklu" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2023 16:46:54 +0100
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE!!!

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pays 3.5 million dollars in compensation to all scammed victims and those whose email addresses and other personal data are being restored.

Your money will be sent directly to you in the form of an ATM card. The card contains an amount of 3.5 million dollars.

Our official diplomat will take your package to your doorstep to avoid being intercepted.

The information below are required where your ATM card will be delivered,
such as;

Your receiver’s name:------
Country of origin:-----
Address:--------
Phone number :----


Thanks,
Mr Daniel Eklu.
ecowasinf@gmail.com

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