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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: mark alexander <fgovernment616@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2023 16:10:04 -0700
Subject: Hello dear, how are you doing today
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This is to inform you that the government has agreed to compensate you
with the sum of
$10.5 Million which will come to you via ATM Card . Please
kindly re-confirm your information as below to avoid wrong delivery.
Forward your information to this delivery office here and instruct
them to send the ATM
Card to you immediately.
Your Full name____,
Country of Resident: ____
Office/Home Street Address: __
Nearest Airport: __
Mobile Phone Number: _____,
Identification papers (Passport copy or ID card) which you will
present it before delivery is made: _____
Thank you for understanding and God bless you.
Yours faithfully,
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