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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:
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "dr.aydinarman@yahoo.com.ph" <dr.aydinarman1@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 06:19:23 -0400
Subject: Greetings and peace from Allah
Dear Sir,
Greetings and peace from Allah.
I am Dr. Aydin Arman a former Doctor with the Turkish Army in Iraq.
I need a good partner who i can trust to assist me in receiving a consignment on my behalf .Actually, i acquired some money from an oil business I did in Iraq.
All arrangement to bring out the consignment from Iraq has being concluded . I need someone who can receive it since I cannot receive it directly due to my status.
I am offering you 20% of the total sum for your assistance and the 80% will be transferred to my account which I will instruct you in my next email to you on how it will be transferred to my account. If you are interested I will furnish you with more details, the whole process is simple and we must keep a low profile at all times. Please keep confidential and don_t talk to anyone about this.
The best mode of communication to me is through email. I look forward to your reply and co-operation, and I thank you in advance as i anticipate your co-operation waiting for your urgent response. Thanks for your understanding.
Best Regard,
Dr. Aydin Arman
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