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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:
- "calvary greetings" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- rev.faith_rpmofchrist@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- at +233 27015 3115 or by email address at rev.faith_rpmofchrist@yahoo.com he will be ever grateful to hear from you and pray may the (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: RPM of Christ Private Official Mail <michael_shado1@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: RPM of Christ Private Official Mail <privateofficial@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 23:25:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: From The Seer Rev. Mathias Faith
 Dear in Christ
Calvary greetings to you in the name of our LORD JESUS CHRIST
This message is from Rev. Prophet Mathias Faith The Founder/Seer Leader of Resurrection Power Mission of Christ With Due Respect and Honor to our Lord Jesus Christ ,We wish to be in contact with you once again to confirm if you received our Church previous email regarding the Revelation sent to you as Urgent fulfilling the scriptures Luke 11:28 To Remain Blessed Contact The Seer Rev M. Faith do provide him your:
Your Name:...........................
Address:..............................
Home/Cell Phone:................
Prayer Request :......................
Counseling Request :.................
Please for Prayer Request and Counseling The Seer Rev M. Faith can be reached any time at +233 27015 3115Â or by email Address at rev.faith_rpmofchrist@yahoo.com
He will be ever grateful to hear from you and Pray May the Rich Lord our Almighty God continue to guide and protect you and Richly blessed you with your family Revelation 1:1-3
Shalom and Blessing of the Lord upon you,You can not loose your Good reward on the Revelation sent to you
Pastor Michael Shado Joshua Jr.
Resurrection Power Mission of Christ
Kingdom Miracles Center
No 10-12 Victoria Court
Greater Accra Region
Achimota
Email:info_rpmofchrist@mail2jesus.com
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