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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Clifford Ofori <cliffordofori8@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:34:25 +0100
Subject: RE: PRE- ADVICE AND PAYMENT NOTIFICATION OF US$15M
We write to notify you that we have received a pre-advice instruction today
from the United Nation/Presidency to credit your nominated account with
US$15 and debit their coded a/c with our branch within 48hrs as your
contract part payment.
This instruction was received last Monday from the office of the
presidency/United Nation.
Be informed that we will release the transfer upon the reconfirmation of
your bank details, direct telephone and fax no. Our telex department will
transfer the funds to your a/c and send to you the telex confirmation slip
for further confirmation with your bank.
Further more. Emall immediately the undersigned, to show you readiness to
receive this fund.
Best Regards,
MR. CLIFFORD OFORI
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