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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: JIMMY ANDERSON <jaxdamon42@gmail.com>
Reply-To: barr.jimmyanderson67@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:11:08 -0700
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Dear Sir/Ma

This is to inform you that your fund worth the sum of $12.5 million
dollars has been deposited with the Regions Bank.

All you'd have to do is to contact them immediately and they'll set up
and online account on your behalf and provide you with the login
details so you'd access your money and start making as many transfers
as you want.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: regionsfinancecontact.info@aol.com

Phone Number: +1 (208) 538-3752


Regards
Barrister Jimmy Anderson

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