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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:
- "million pounds" (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)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned 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: Jenny Jpajayim <jenny_jpajayim_baby_most@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:28:09 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: From Miss Jenny Bello
From Miss Jenny Bello
Address;pot 268 Rue de
Bingerville Cocody Abidjan
Cte d´×voire West Africa.
I am Miss Jenny Bello and my father deposited amount of 8.5 Million pounds deposited with a BANK IN ABIDJAN COTE D'IVOIRE,before his death, I write to solicit for your partnership towards the transfer of the above quoted to your designated in your country for the purpose of investment in your country or any part of the globe.This is a legitimate business. I will give you details upon the receipt of your response.Write me back I look forward to it.
Regards,
Miss Jenny Bello
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