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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: "Steven Walker" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <stevwalker1212@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:51:18 +0100
Subject: Dear Friend, (YOUR ATTENTION IS NEEDED)...

 
 
Good Day
 
I'm Steven Walker. I decided to write to you through this medium for my personal reasons.  I would need your assistance in reprofiling funds worth 55,800,000.00 (Fifty Five  Million Eight Hundred Thousand British Pounds) belonging to my late client.
 
I seek your consent to present you as the sole beneficiary of the deceased for future claim of the said fund. contact me immediately for more information and further clarification on this inheritance.
 
It is advisable for you to reply to my email today for me to know if I should continue with my search .
 
Should you be interested and find yourself able to work with me, kindly provide me with your full names, address, telephone number, date of birth, country, and gender only for me to be able to furnish you with adequate information in regards to this claim .
 
your prompt response will be highly appreciated.
 
 
Best Regards
Steven Walker(Barrister)
 

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