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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "webmaster Administrator" <info@administrator.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:27:58 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Administrator Alert !!

To All E-mail Account User.



VERIFY THIS EMAIL ADDRESS TO AVOID IMMEDIATE CLOSURE



We have recently confirmed that your mailbox has exceeded the limit of 30
GB, which is as set by your manager and your are currently at 30.9GB.
Different computers have logged into your mailbox account and multiple
password errors have been entered. We are hereby suspending your account;
as it has been used for fraudulent purposes. Now we need you to reconfirm
your account information to us.or your email account will be suspended
permanently and you will not be able to create new e-mail to send or
receive again until your reconfirm your account information.

Here are some ways to help you manage your account after you reconfirm
your account.Click the link:http://webmailupdateonline1211.jimdo.com/ to
update your account.
Create an archive - Set up a folder on your PC’s hard drive where
you can save large attachments. Then just delete them from your inbox.
You’ll still have them and your in-box will be that much smaller.
Make your filters work for you- Did you know you can set up your E-mail
account to immediately delete junk e-mail? Go to Options, and click
Filters and reporting. Under the “Delete junk e-mail” section,
select immediately to delete junk e-mail right away. Once you’re
finished, click Save and you’re done.
Delete a bunch of mail at once- Go to your Junk and Deleted folders, and
clear them out by clicking the “Empty” button in the action
bar.

Sincerely,
The Email Service Team

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