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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. John W. Thompson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <j.wthomp@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 22 May 2014 15:06:37 +0100
Subject: Vacancies / employment

Cotonou City Hotel Republic of Benin
Head office in Cotonou
Addressoulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, Benin
Tel:+22961924026
j.wthomp@outlook.com
 
Vacancies / employment
From Cotonou City Hotel Management. This is to inform you that the
management of Cotonou City Hotel Republic of Benin are in need of workers whom employment
will be granted to work with us for 3-5 years or more if possible.
The Cotonou City Hotel management are in charge to take care of your
Accommodation & flight tickets . Also to exercise perfectly on your visa
processing towards the Republic of Benin skilled worker eligible visas.
If you are interested to work in this hotel with us, Kindly write
back soon at: j.wthomp@outlook.com
 
Regards,
Mr. John W. Thompson
Recruitment manager.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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