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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: Muhammad Longjan <mkyari936@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mike001r@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 15:02:12 -0100
Subject: Cooperation For Investment !!

Hello Dear

I write only to seek your assistance, i know that you will not be surprised
to receive this email from me, maybe you've always received a large number
of similar emails like this, everyday, especially from Africans, but a
trial will convince you. I am Mr. Muhammad Longjan, the Only Son of Late
Senator Ignatius Datong Longjan, a Nigerian, Diplomat and politician, who
served as a Senator representing Plateau Southern District, in the 9th
National Assembly.

He was the Vice Chairman, the Senate Committee, on Culture and Tourism,
previously served as Deputy Governor of Plateau State, unfortunately he
Died, On 10th of February 2020. Sunday night, after battling with an
illness. before he died, he deposited the Sum of $80,000,000.00.USD.(EIGHTY
MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY). for investment abroad, before he
finally died, he warned me seriously, to carefully look for an honest and
trustworthy person, who can help me invest the funds wisely. So if you are
interested and honest to help me and my family, for the investment out of
Nigeria, kindly get back to me through the email: (muhalon2023@yahoo.com).
for more details.

I await your response.

Best Regards
Mr. Muhammad Longjan

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