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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:
- "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- benardwilliamss@yahoo.co.jp (Yahoo, Japan; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Mrs Shalla Bruce <benardwilliamss@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:12:13 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Contact Person: Rev Dr Bernard Williams
My Dearest Friend,
I am very happy to inform you about my success in getting that fund. Now, I want you to contact my secretary on the information below: Name: Rev Dr.Bernard Williams,Ask him to send you the total sum of (USD$7.5 Million), in ATM MASTER CARD,which I kept for you for your compensation.
So Now contact him immediately on his information bellow
Contact Person: Rev Dr Bernard Williams
e-mail :( benardwilliamss@yahoo.co.jp)
and send him the below needed information to enable him deliver your ATM MASTER CARD to you without any problem.
1) Your Full Name..................................................
2) Your Direct Telephone Number................................
3) Your country/ city............................................................
4) Your Contact address……….............................................
5) Occupation/ Sex/ Marital Status/Age..........................................
6) Attach and send A Copy of your ID card or International Passport............
7) Send your Bank Details./ Account Number/ Bank Name/ Swift Code…
As soon as you receive this mail message. Please try to call the director immediately to know when your ATM Card could be deliver to you.
i wait for your update as soon as you have received your ATM Card package
Thank and God bless you
I am waiting for your urgent response.
Mrs Shalla Bruce
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