Lottery Scams
Announcement says you've won a lottery you don't remember entering.
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Same Surname Inheritance
Are you in line for a windfall inheritance because you share your surname with a dead person?
Nigerian (419) Scam
Scammers offer to give away free money for helping them move large sums to American banks.
Government Grant Scams
Scammers promise to hook up victims with a variety of government grants.
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