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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: STANBIC BANK LTD <stanbiconly@live.com>
Reply-To: <alluvialgold@contractor.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 22:06:03 +0000
Subject: GOLD BAR/DUST OFFER
Sir,
We are a local miners, willing to sell our gold to any interested buyer.At present we are willing to sell and negotiate for a buyer or dealer who are willing to purchase and enter into a long term relationship with us Any interested buyer should endeavor to contact us immediately for negotiation and arrangement for the sales.
Our prices are as affordable and we are capable of producing 4kg every week and will likely increase the quantity if there is need.
The product is described below;
Commodities Gold Dust and bar
Quantity; 35kg
Quality: 22+ carats
purity; 95%
Prizes: $38.000.00,perkilo negotiable
Please do not hesitate to contact me, and you are welcome to ask any questions.
Thanks
Mr.John Kwame Ahmed
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