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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: ANA HOGO <hogoana364@gmail.com>
Reply-To: grayanna609@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:53:00 +0000
Subject: Dear recipient

Investment Bank London and the IMF to investigate the reason for the
unnecessary postponement of funds that have been approved by law. During
our investigation, we found that your payment was delayed by corrupt bank
officials who tried to redirect your funds to your personal accounts.To
prevent this dubious act, we agree with the European Investment Bank in
London and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), we are able to manage and
monitor this payment. Avoid desperate situations with banks and other
authorities in criminal cases.We have received an irrevocable payment
guarantee for your MFI payment. We would like to inform you that the
European Investment Bank has decided to compensate you with the amount of
USD 1,500,000.00 and to transfer it to your bank account by bank transfer
via.Please contact the correspondent bank secretary, Mrs. Anna Gray, with
the e-mail belowe-mail: grayanna609@gmail.com
<grayanna609@gmail.com>Contact the bank on Whatsapp: +22870513731Be sure to
contact the above bank without delay for the final release and transfer of
your funds. The European Investment Bank must transfer its funds to your
bank account without delay.We assume your urgent cooperation.Thanks.*

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