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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: "FLOYD THOMASON & ASSOCIATES" <chiboychimereze33@gmail.com>
Reply-To: wilsond4645640@aol.com
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:08:18 -0700
Subject: FLOYD THOMASON

FLOYD THOMASON & ASSOCIATES


Barrister & Solicitors


**********************


NOTARY PUBLIC




957 St. Marys Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba


Canada.



REF:
STEVCOP/HTYB/220428

Date:
15-2-2023




Dear Sir/Ma'am,




My name is Floyd Thomason; CEO at Floyd Thomason and Associates, in Canada.




Apologies if my letter came to you as a surprise, since there has been no
previous correspondence between us. There is an unclaimed "permanent life
insurance policy" held by our deceased client.




The transaction pertains to an unclaimed "Payable on death" ("POD") savings
monetary deposit in the sum of Eleven Million Five Hundred & Fifty
Thousand, and Three Hundred United States Dollars ($11,550,300.00). The
policy holder was one of our clients, Late Dr. Marcus, who was a Real
Estate Investor and precious stone dealer. He was a Covid-19 Victim, Who
died about 2 years ago. Since His death no one has come forward for the
claim and all our efforts to locate his relatives have proved unsuccessful.




The insurance company code stipulates that ''Insured Permanent Policies''
not claimed must be turned over to the abandoned property division of the
state after 2-3 years.




Therefore, I ask for your consent to be in partnership with me for the
claim of this policy benefit, in view of the striking i will make a
similarity in same last name and nationality with the deceased. If you
permit me to add your name to the policy, all proceeds will be processed on
your behalf. I wish to point out that I want 10% of the money to be shared
among charity organisations while the remaining 90% will be shared between
us.




This is 100% risk free; I do have all necessary documentation to expedite
the process in a highly professional and confidential manner. I will
provide all the relevant documents to substantiate your claim as the
beneficiary. This claim requires a high level of confidentiality and it may
take up to thirty (30) business days, from the date of receipt of your
consent.




Your earliest response to this matter would be highly appreciated.



Floyd Thomason,


CEO & MANAGER.




Bridge

957 St. Marys Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipeg, manitoba 14546 CA

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