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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: Michael Thompson <rv884382@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Godgift147@outlook.com
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2023 16:03:07 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION LUCKY WINNER

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Attention

it’s my pleasure to have you here the fact is that your BMW Lottery
Funds worth $8 Million United States dollars is right here in New York
at my office with a brand-new BMW X6 Car all in your name and My name
is Michael Thompson I’m the man in charge of the transaction so please
kindly fill your full

delivery information regarding the delivery of your funds and your BMW
Brand new car Thanks,

You can text me at {+1 (530) 206 8045

Below Is the needed details

Full name :::
Home address :::
Phone number :::

Thanks, and I’ll be looking forward to your feedback

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