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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:
- "to your nominated bank account" (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: jamesscottt891@yahoo.cn
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:27:31 +0800 (CST)
Subject: MAKE YOUR TRANSFER FROM TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT NOW
I still have not heard from you for a while which is not good for this transfer.I want you to know that you are the person holding this transfer and if really you want this transfer to be completed then you would comply with the directives and we will conclude this transfer.This transfer could have been concluded long ago if not for the delay.Yes i understand things might be hard financially but at least you can give this a chance.The bank (Halifax Bank London) have protected and personalized this link for you only.Just to make you be sure of the transfer,i have included the transfer link where you would see your fund and account balance to confirm to you that you are the one delaying this transaction.Please click on the link below then log into your account from any of the specified email accounts which is the one i am replying to you.Click on your type of email and then login using this your email account and your password and you will see your full
account details of this transfer and how to make your transfer to your nominated bank account.
http://halifax-online.co.uk.mem.bin.formslogin.asp.sslogins.ws
I had to get this web page from the bank as they insisted it is not yet time to issue it to you as you have not complied with the directives but i insisted and it was given to me so proceed now and click on the link and login with this your email User name and Password to confirm your details.
God Bless You and your family.
James Scott
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