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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:
- "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a orphan scam.
Fraud email example:
From: sbaa mouloud <sbaamouloud444@gmail.com>
Reply-To: sbaamouloudo@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:08:13 +0000
Subject: Dear,
Dear
Can i completely trust you,
I am Miss.Sbaa Mouloud From Namibai, the only daughter of my late
parents Mr.Mouloud .My father was a highly reputable business magnate
who operated internationaly during his days. It is sad to say that he
passed away mysteriously in one of his business trips abroad on the
November 2nd 20012.
Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been
masterminded by an uncle of mine who travelled with him at that
time.But God knows the truth! My mother died when i was just 10yrs
old, and since then my father took me so special.
Before the death of my father on November 2nd 20012. he called me and
informed me that he has the sum of Three million united states
dollars.USD($3.000,000.00)left in bank here in Cote d'Ivoire.He
further told me that he deposited the money in my name and also gave
me all the necessary information and the legal documents regarding to
this deposit with the bank .
I am just 21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't
know what to do. now I want a honest God fearing partner overseas who
i can transfer this deposit with his assistance and after the
transaction I will come and reside permanently in your country till
such a time that it will be convenient for me to return back home if i
so desire.
This is because i have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of
incessant political crisis here in Cote d'ivoire.The death of my
father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the
fund under your care because i am ignorant of business world.
i am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this
regards.Your suggestion and ideas will be highly regarded.
Now permit me to ask these few questions:
1. Can i completely trust you?
2. What percentage of the total amount will be good for you after the
deposit is delivered to your care?.
Please consider these and get back to me as soon as possible.
Thanks and my God bless you.
Yours Sincerely
Miss:Sbaa Mouloud .
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