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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:
- "registration fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Dr Daniel Forster" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:03:03 +0100
Subject: APPLICATION FORM FILL AND REPLY ( JOB OPPORTUNITY )
My name is Dr Daniel Forster, I am the recruit manager for Mera Pharmaceutical Co,
A professional Mystery Shopping Consultant Co
A new job opening in your area, It's a work from home/office position
and you are not required to pay any registration fee or pay for any
application form before you get employed.
Job details (what you'll be doing): All You need to do is recieved
payment from my customer,process it and get 10% on each payment being
processed and you will making at least close to $1,600 weekly.
Have receive or done an offer like this? Yes or No? If Yes give out come?
FULLNAME:
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
APT # (if available):
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
AGE:
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
FAX (if available):
PRESENT OCCUPATION:
DISABILITY (please specify if any):
MARITAL STATUS:
NATIONALITY:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bank NAME
I HOPE TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU
Dr Daniel Forster
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