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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "secretpowers77@senoyna.org" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "SECRET POWERS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <secretpowers77@senoyna.org>
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 20:17:03 +0200
Subject: Do you have any problem you need to solve?
Has anything ever bothered you in life? Do you have any problem you need to solve?
A pending court case you want to resolve in your favor? Health, relationship and finance.
Welcome to the world of miracles and wonders, there are supernatural treasure and power
to liberate mankind from all afflictions. Why can’t you live a life of your dream? Why must
you work so hard and yet earn so little? Why can’t you be happy with the one you love and
desire or why can’t the one you love reciprocate and appreciate that love? Why would the
doctor tell you there is no solution or cure to your problems? Why would your lawyer say you
stand no chance, that your case is hopeless? Have you been cheated by anyone or those
owing you money refuse to pay back? Now I understand certain things are hard to believe
and comprehend, but all I ask from you is only 7 days and if you will follow my instructions
and use the items you will receive, I promise your life will never be the same again.If you find
no relevance in the help I offer I solemnly appeals do not be vindictive and go in peace.
And if your intentions are to take advantage of the powerful nature of our items for the
purpose of evil, I will not have any business with you please be advised. May angels guide you.
All enquiries should be directed to the email below Email: secretpowers77@senoyna.org
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