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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:
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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: "Central Bank Of Nigeria" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 06:08:44 -0800
Subject: Central Bank Of Nigeria Public Notification
Dear ATM Card User,
Central Bank of Nigeria Public Announcement.
This information is sent by Central Bank of Nigeria
Your access to ATM CARD banking will be deactivated soon as agreed by
the Bankers Union of Nigeria, you are therefore advised to apply for the
new Verve Chip and Pin Card which is more secured and approved by the
Central Bank of Nigeria.
Please note that this is a compulsory application so as to secure all
ATM Card users from fraud and theft. You are also advised to make sure
all information entered are accurate and correct for your New CHIP AND
PIN Card application to be received and processed.
The application for the New VERVE CHIP AND PIN CARD is compulsory to all
ATM/Debit Card users
Click
HERE to apply for the new
VERVE CHIP AND PIN Card
Thank you.
Central Bank of Nigeria. |
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