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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: "miguel.brickcitymotors@dr.com" <arahman@popularbd.com>
Reply-To: Brick City Motor <miguel.brickcitymotors@dr.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:08:01 +0600 (BDT)
Subject: Re: Your Attention


Dear Sir/Madam,

We deal on all types of American cars and left/or right hand drive Japanese cars. Toyota Land cruisers, Prado and Double Cabin Toyota Hilux pick-up, Toyota Land Cruiser pickups, Toyota Camry and of such different made of cars at a very cheap price. We export cars to various countries in the world.

If you simply wish to purchase a car from us please provide specification of such vehicle and we will get back to you in details. We guarantee good condition, good price and quick service delivery.

We also need sales agent/or representatives in your country.


Yours Sincerely,
MIGUEL - Sales Manager
Phone: +1 (317) 268-5603
Brick City Motors
346 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
http://www.brickcitymotors.com

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