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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "jamescaldwell3@live.co.uk" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447024070530 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "James Caldwell" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jamescaldwell5@live.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:00:38 -0700
Subject: Write us back

My Good friend,

We sincerely apologies for taking so long in getting back to you regarding your payment, however the good news is that we wish to use this opportunity to notify you that all the problems associated with your payment has been resolved and also because of the high level of Internet Scam/Fraud, the International Payment system just introduced a Programme for beneficiaries to receive their Inheritance/Contract funds in less than 10 Business.

In a bid to serve you better and reduce the risk of making your payment to the wrong person, we have introduced two unusual payment strategy to enable all Beneficiaries receive their fund, (1). Payment through our Diplomats, this Payment mode will make it possible for your Funds to be delivered to your door step. (2) Payment through our Platinum Visa Card which is acceptable World wide.

Therefore, In accordance with the Inheritance Act of 1984 of British Law, once we receive your acknowledgement to this message, we will provide you with detailed information on the requirement for processing and delivering your payment to you.

Once again we apologize for the late communication, and in order to create an effective communication environment do call or email the below detail.

Regards,

James Caldwell (Payment Coordinator)
International Payment System
New Mill House,
183 Milton Park, Abingdon,
Oxon OX14 4SE,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44-702-407-0530
Email: jamescaldwell3@live.co.uk

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