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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "the consignment" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "consignment " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "executive governor" (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.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- ptrphilipoffice111@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: Lamido Sanusi <aircourierservice_nig@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:35:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ARRIVAL OF YOUR FUND IN YOUR DOOR STEP. REPLY ASAP
From the Desk Of:
Dr.Lamido Sanusi
Executive Governor (CBN)
Beneficiary,
This is to notify you that due to your inability to come forward for your inheritance fund payment and counter signing of your fund release order.and considering the delay via bank to bank transfer. we have dicided to deliver your fund to your door step in Usa. via our diplomatic air courier service.
you are advice to send to this office immediatley you received this mail your Home Address and your private and valid phone number where the diplomat will reach you on his arrival at the airport. Note the diplomat will not know the content of the consignment as fund and never you let the cat out of cage to any 3rd party untill your fund arival in your custody. i have considere the expenses you will make while flying down here to open non residence acount Hoping that we will build mutual relationship as soon as this plan is well Executed.
Finally you are advice to arrange clearing charges which you will send to him on his arrival to enable him clear your fund trunk and leave for your house immediately to avoid delay which may lead to interception of your fund by customs service there in your country.
Kindly get back to me for more Info Regarding their departure plan
The management is hereby going to bear no blame,as the earlier you comply the the earlier we transfer your money to you. Email Remittance Dept Director ptrphilipoffice111@gmail.com
DR LAMIDO SANUSI
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