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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:
- "dear friend" (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: "miss.fifi@adinet.com.uy" <miss.fifi@adinet.com.uy>
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:38:06 -0300 (UYT)
Subject: Dear Friend
Dear Friend
My greetings to you, I am sincerely seeking your confidence and confidential in
this transaction to assist me transfer this money to your country because I
want to continue my education in your country After we had an accident last
year 2012 with my father and mother including junior sister died in motor
accident , which I propose I want you to help me as a good faithful partner for
perfecting the transaction from Republic of Togo. I was (WILL) deposit of US$9.9
million with 123kgs of Gold Bar and 445 carats of rough diamond on my name, I
will give you 30% out of the total Money for helping me.
Regards
My Tel +22899518023
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