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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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)
- "stay blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- 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.
- foreignoperation.icbank@financier.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Dr. Harrison Lamotey, Controller & Securities, Kotoka International Airport. ." <h.lamotey@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 05:02:16 -0700
Subject: Attn
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*Attn:
I wish to inform you that Your Consignment have been deposited to the
International Commercial Bank Security Volt for Wire transfer to your bank
account or through Special Delivery.
The above Named bank is recommended as the best in such payment & delivery
and you have a 100% guarantee that your consignment will be delivered to
you or transfer to you without customs interception.
Based on the agreement you will have to contact the International
Commercial Bank regards to your intentions so your name will appear in the
data base of the bank as the Owner and beneficiary of the Consignment
US$18million. Below is the International Commercial Bank E-mail contact.
Bank name: International Commercial Bank Limited. Accra Ghana
E-mail - foreignoperation.icbank@financier.com
Contact Person: Dr. Ahmed Osman. - Director Foreign Operation /Telex
Department.
Office land line: +233-302966783
Kindly contact the bank as they will be looking forward to hear from you
the Owner of the said fund. I have re attached My Identity Card. w
I hope to hear from you soon again, till then, Take care and stay blessed.
With regards,
Dr. Harrison Lamotey
Head Controller (Cargo Unit)
Kotoka International Airport
Accra-Ghana. (00233)
Mobile: +233-543936658
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