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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:
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447045794645 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
Fraud email example:
From: "CAN YOU WORK IN UK? APPLY NOW" <dave.balkisson_hospital@admin.in.th>
Reply-To: dr.dave.balkisson.hospital@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 14:20:05 -0500
Subject:
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To Whom It May Concern:
Compliments of the day to you.
I am seeking for the services of a Home Nanny ,Personal Driver and
Hospital Administrator to work for me in the U.K, I am a doctor by
profession and i own a hospital.I am willing to offer 400 pounds sterling
per week for the Nanny and Driver and will provide monthly shopping
allowances as well as accommodation.
If interested please forward. Profiles or Resume (CV) to me ASAP for
reviews and consideration. Get back to me for more details.
Note:All applicants must be honest and trustworthy,and also ready to
assist me financially for procurement of visa and working permit at least
10% of the total expenses to prove your genuity.
Remain Blessed.
Regards.
Dr. Dave Balkisson
Mobile No:+(44)-704-579-4645
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