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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "mrdavidgoodluck@outlook.com" (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.
Fraud email example:
From: "MR. DAVID GOODLUCK" <fundinvestmentmgt@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrdavidgoodluck@outlook.com
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 05:48:53 -0700
Subject: RE. REPLY URGENTLY
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Dear Friend,
RE: Funds Investment and Management of $20 Million.
We solicit for a private investor who wants to invest his financial
estate in long-term business venture in your country/company under
your supervision.
The fund in question is deposited in a bank/finance company in Madrid
the capital of Spain. You will be required to;
[1]. Receive the funds.
[2]. Invest and Manage the funds profitably.
My client is willing to negotiate Management sharing percentage after
your acceptance. We expect to hear from you urgently as this is a high
priority Investment Placement and kindly send your information to
enhance communication, your Name in full, Telephone number and Contact
address.
Please do reply me back via my private email address:
mrdavidgoodluck@outlook.com for more information on what next to do
for the Bank in Spain to transfer the funds into your bank account.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr.David Goodluck.
+234 706 491 9047
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