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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:
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "webaccount@globomail.com" <online1090034@telkomsa.net>
Reply-To: Webmaster Management!! <webaccount@globomail.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 15:42:31 +0200 (SAST)
Subject: Dear account users,
Dear account users,
This message is from webmaster messaging center to all e-mail account owners and premium account owners.We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account, for this reason we are shutting down some accounts to create a space for ( 2012 ) We are sending you this email because your account is among those to be deleted. You are advise to verify and let us know if you are still using this e-mail account by virifing your member details as stated below.
If you are still interested please re-confirm your account by filling the space below to verify your account..or your account will be suspended within 48hours for security reasons...
* E-mail Address:
* E-mail Password:.
* Date of Birth:
* Country Or Territory:
* Member Information
* Type the code shown
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A922B2B
This helps web! prevent automated Verification. After following the instructions in the sheet, your account will not be interrupted and will continue as normal. Thanks for your attention to this request. We apologize for any inconveniences.
Signed
WebMaster Management.!!!
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