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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: "Mr Florence Mathew" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrsflorencemathew673@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:30:20 +0100
Subject: Re......

Attn: Sir/Madam,

With heavy whimper in my heart I call it Vanity upon Vanity, my names is Mrs Florence Mathew, I have been hit with evil pandemic Covid -19, and the doctor said I have 8 days live, and presently I have lost all my families through this evil pandemic Covid-19 as my only son contracted it and spread to all family members.

I was so shocked when the doctor stated I have only 8 days to live, I cried as all that I have worked for in life is gone, all my houses, cars, ships and my money is gone,

I drafted this message through my Doctor's PA - PC, in search of trusted traits to facilitate my wealthy accomplishment in life to underprivileged people in the world; presently I have instructed my Branch Bank Manger to take directive from my Lawyer to an interested person who wishes to handle this assignment to help humanity since Covid-19 wants to take my life away to leave all I have worked for underprivileged people in the world.

Please stay safe and bear in mind Covid-19 is real always stays 2MT distance from people and always wash your hands and stay save,

Thanks
Mrs Florence Mathew

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