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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
Fraud email example:
From: Lawson Sogava <newtondelima1@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:18:13 -0700
Subject: D
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Please Read.
My name is barrister Newton Delima. I have a business proposal to the
tune of $13.7million dollars, after the successful transfer, we shall share
in
a ratio of 60% for you and 40% for me. I will give you more information on
how we would handle this project and chances or opportunities like this
are common but not heard. People put their money in banks and some of these
accounts are confidentially operated. When such people die and nobody
comes for it, it creates avenues for good free money amongst smart bankers.
Thank you,
Newton Delima.
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