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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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Mamy Bello <mamyjames86@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 19 May 2012 15:51:57 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Hello Dearest
Hi,Good Day
My name is
.Mamy I saw your profile email address today at www.vpnavy.com and was
moved and become interested in you, I will like you to send me an email
to my address so that i can give you my pictures for you to know whom i
am. I have something very important to share with you
I believed
we can move from here? Remember color or distance does not matter but
LOVE matters allot in life). Reply me back hope to hear from you soon
yours .Mamy
I have something very important to share with you
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