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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: "H.M.Sanusi" <revgilbertmboweni@gmail.com>
Reply-To: hmsanusi8@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:20:06 +0100
Subject: Dear Sir/Madam,

Attention:

Sir,

RE: WE HAVE UNCLAIMED FUNDS IN YOUR NAME.

I write to inform you that we have unclaimed funds worth the sum of
US$10.5 Million linked to your email address.

If you are ready and willing to receive your unclaimed funds, you
should go ahead to send me your below information:

1. Your Full Names.
2. Your Full Address.
3. Your Mobile Telephone /Whatsapp Number.
4. Your Occupation.
5. Copy of Your International Passport.
6. The Name of your Nearest International Airport.
7. Your Bank Name.
8. Address of Your Bank.
9. Your Bank Account Number.
10. Your Bank Account Name.
11. Swift Code.

Have a good day.

Await your quick reply.

Best Regards,

H.M.Sanusi
Email:hmsanusi8@gmail.com

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