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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: MRS GLORIA WAMAKO <gloriawamako@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:46:02 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: WE NEED WORKERS IN OUR COMPANY APPLY IMMEDIATELY
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Dear Friend
I am MRS.ROSE MERCY the assistant to MR.ROBERT GAN the Manager of Job Department GRAY DUKE HOTEL
Group of Companies we specialize in Hotel and also a contruction company here in London Uk
This is to inform you that GRAY DUKE HOTEL and construction company we needs male and female
workers from Asia, Africa, Middle East and all over the world who can work and Live here in
London uk.
You can apply alone or as a group because our hotel and construstion company needs 25 workers
from all over the world. Age limit: 18 - 50 years can apply.If you are interested to work and
live in UK get back to me with your full data such as your full Name and Address,Telephone and
email address were we can reach you.
As soon as i receive your message i will forward it to my boss Mr. Robert Gan he is going to send
to you the vacancies Jobs that is available for you to choose and forward back to us for
processing.
Thank you.
Regards,
Mrs.rose mercy
Assistant to the Manager of Job Department
GRAY DUKE HOTEL and construction company,London UK
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