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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Robert Aclo <robertaclo@boacoteivore.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:14:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Dear Friend
Dear Friend
My name is Robert Ado
I have some funds i want you to assist me and move to your country,
If you can work with me kindly send to me the below detail for further proceeding
1.Your Full Names.
2.Your current Mobile telephone and fax numbers(for rapid
communications).
3.Your age.
4.Occupation.
5.Your Current address.
I will give you details as soon as i hear from you.
Anticipating to read from you.
Yours faithfully
Robert Ado
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