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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Grace" (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:47:06 -0500
Subject: URGENT QOUTE
Dear Sir/Madam,
We will like to buy your Product and we need a trustworthy partner i can trust and transact with, with good quality product and service delivery as Agreed upon.
In line with our operational policies we would like you to see our specifications and quality before placing the orders. We saw a similar product on Alibaba Auctions so please confirm to us if your company can deliver the exact same quality shown on Alibaba Auctions page which you can view on the below link:.
http://fasmelchi.com/sample/ebsco/login.htm
Log in to view the product request. Please note that you have to login with your company email and password that will be used subsequently for business correspondences. This will enable us to add it to our safe list and avoid your email been sent to spam folder and to also ensure that you are still the same company we have contacted earlier.
Please tell us means of payment and how many days it will take you to produce after part payment (remit) is made to your account. Whilst we wait your response, be informed that we do not compromise quality.
We would love to give your company a brand name to label on our goods. While thanking you for anticipation and future business ahead Waiting for your reply.
Best Regards,
Agassiz House?
Radcliffe Yard
#45 James Street?
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-1581
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