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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: Frank Williams <fmfrd2003@gmail.com>
Reply-To: fmfrd2008@gmx.com
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:52:23 +0100
Subject: Urgent Attention




*I got your email through a database and after going through your profile,
I decided to reach out to you. I am Barrister Frank Williams. an attorney
at law. I have contacted you to assist in the relocation of funds left
behind by my client who shares the same surname as yours, before it is
confiscated or declared serviceable by the bank where this deposit valued
at (US $ 12.5 Million Dollars) is lodged. This bank has issued me a notice
to contact the next of kin, or the account will be confiscated. *



*Since his death, I have made several inquiries to locate any of my clients
extended relatives, but all efforts were to no avail. After several
unsuccessful attempts, I decided to contact you since you bear the same
last name, I have contacted you to seek your consent to present you as the
next of kin of my deceased client, so that the proceeds can be released to
you as his next of kin, then we will share it on a mutual agreement. *



*Particularly, the bank where the deceased had a Deposit valued at about
(USD12.7M) has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the
Deposit confiscated within the next thirty official working days. I
guarantee you that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement
that will protect you from any breach of the law. *



* Please get in touch with me with the below information For more
details. *



*1.Full Name *

*2. Contact Address *

*3. Direct Telephone Number *

*4. Company *

*5. Position *

*6. Date of Birth *

*7. A copy of any Government Issued ID, (e.g.) International Passport,
or Driver's License *

*8 Your alternative email address: *



*Be informed that there is no risk involve, as all the legal documents will
be procure in your favor. I can get in touch with me on my private email
address: *fmfrd1994@gmail.com



*I look forward to hear from you. *

*Best regards, *

*Frank Williams*

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