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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Abu Dhabi <abuudhabii1@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:34:37 +0100
Subject: Your Delayed Payment
*From Mr. Jonas Okoro*
*New Director for foreign payment settlement*
*Republic of Nigeria*
Sir,
Congratulations as your owed payment file were among the lucky approved
files to be release to your account after several meetings held few weeks
ago. But it is quite strange that some persons have made several attempts
to divert your funds without success. Kindly contact me on receipt of this
message with your original receiving information including your private
phone number. This is highly urgent.
Best regards,
*Mr. Jonas okoro*
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