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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Johana Oliviera <johana.oliviera@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: johanaoliviera62@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:44:59 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: GREETING FROM JOHANA-
Hello,
My name is johana. I got your ID online today.when i search for a
partner with whom I would like to build lasting relationships. Firstly,
it is my pleasure to write you. After receiving your reply, I will send
you my pictures and further details about me.
Thanks you for taking your little time in looking through the pair of
words. I hope to talk more when you sent me an answer. With love and
affection,
Your's Sincerely,
johana
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