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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: "Barr. Williams Rogers" <desk4907@gmail.com>
Reply-To: wvol3589@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2023 05:46:55 -0700
Subject: DEAR BMW WINNER

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Hello am Barr. Williams Rogers from BMW company
I'm here to inform you that you have won two BMW cars and funds worth of
$12.5 Millions US dollars all I want from you is your information so I can
proceed with your delivery papers and also verify that it's really you,
So now if you are ready get back to me with your required information right
now;

1. your full name:............................
2. your Home address:.....................
3. your ID card:...........................
4. your nearest airport:..…...................
5. your age:..….........................

I will be waiting for you to get back to me with the above details as soon
as you receive this message so the delivery can proceed without a delay.
Best regards,

Barr. Williams Rogers.
wvol3589@gmail.com

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