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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: "Dieter Bethke, (CFP)" <fishertony001@onmail.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:38:38 +0000
Subject: I hope you got my email

Greetings and Compliments,

I am the Accountant and Purchasing Manager of an Oil and Gas company in Berkshire, UK and by virtue, as the Accountant and Purchasing Manager. I am in charge of supervision and award of contracts to Multinational Oil Companies, to Service, Turn Around Maintenance and Rehabilitation Work on five separate Refineries in the Middle-East. I over-invoiced a contract to the tune of US$65 Million, The contract which was originally valued for US$127 Million was manipulated to read US$102 Million. The original contractors who executed the job have been paid all their contract bills. I am soliciting for a trusted person which will receive the Funds (over-inflated amount of US$25 Million in trust, our sharing ratio is 30% for you and 70% for me, your participation in actualizing the success of this magnificent opportunity is paramount.

The outstanding amount of US$25 Million which is possible to hit your bank account in a few days, based on my instructions confirming you are the beneficiary of said Turn Around Maintenance and Rehabilitation Work outstanding payment. Be rest assured that this is 100% risk-free from any breach of the law, this business requires a high level of maturity, honesty and secrecy because this involves moving or Syphoning some money from my office, on trust to your hands or bank account. Your prompt reply will be highly appreciated, do kindly furnish me with your contact details if you are interested in partnering with me on this business transaction. Contact me if you are interested for more details. Reply email to: dieterb011@onmail.com / tonyfisher001@onmail.com

Yours Faithfully,
Dieter Bethke, (CFP)


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