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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: <jerryfritz2@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 26 May 2014 18:22:53 +0100
Subject: URGENT:JOB!!?WE NEED A MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN WORK FOR US!!!
Dear friend
THIS IS A WORK AT HOME PROGRAM SCHEME..
Here's the link:
http://needrxtraincome.gu.ma/
We are an International company seeking motivated individuals from all over the world to type data onto online forms for our clients.As a Global Data Entry Typist you have the freedom to work your
own hours full time,part time or in your spare time from the comfort of your own home.
Income for work done is 100% Guaranteed.
No experience is required.We provide full training in your online members area as well as all the tools and resources required to do the work.
To get started working from home today all you need to do is register below.No need to send in resume's as we do not require experience.
Here's the link:
http://needrxtraincome.gu.ma/
Register and work extra income today!
To your success,
Christy Tyler
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