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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:
- "hundred thousand us 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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs. Ruth Roberto" <robertoruth48@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 18:25:47 -0800
Subject: God is with me
Dear,
It is true we do not know each other before but please bear with me,
I’m writing you this mail from a Hospital bed. My name is Mrs.
Ruth Roberto. I am a widow and very sick now. I am suffering from
Endometrial Cancer which my doctor has confirmed that I will not
survive it because of some damages. Now because of the condition of my
health I have decided to donate out my late husband hard earn money
the sum of ($3, 500,000.00) Three Million, Five Hundred Thousand Us
Dollars on Charity Purpose through your help.if you are interested get
back for more details.
Mrs. Ruth Roberto
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