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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: Prince Idriss Mustapha <azwarhaldis22@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mustaphaprinceidriss@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:35:42 +0100
Subject: Good day Sir,

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Good day Sir,

I am Prince Idris Mustapha, I am 30 years old and the only surviving
son of late Mr. Micheal Covo Mustapha, former solid mineral minister
in Sierra Leon Africa who was assassinated by Tijan Kabba President.

Sorry I contacted you without your permission, I got your contact from
a web business directory. I have fund to the tune of USD75.5M DOLLARS
which is kept in the bank by late father legally registered with

my name. I have no business experience, I am looking for an
experienced business partner who can handle all aspect of investment
of this fund and also help relocate me for a new life in your country
where I would like to continue my education.

To assure you my fund is legitimate I will send you more information
and a magazine containing my fathers death if you indicate your
interest to help me. Reply for more details through my private Email:
mustaphaprinceidriss@gmail.com


Yours Sincerely

Prince Idriss Mustapha
Email: mustaphaprinceidriss@gmail.com

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