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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:
- "million united state dollars" (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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
- 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.
- williamsrobben34@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "MR.IBRAHIM LAMORDE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <williamsrobben34@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:24:09 -0400
Subject: [SPAM] CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION
Attn: Beneficiary
I know this email may come to you as a suprise, But i want you to count your self very Lucky because this email is been directed to you because your email address was found in one of the scam Artists file and computer hard disk in our custody here in Nigeria. You are therefore being compensated with $1.5 Million United State Dollars. We have also arrested all those who claim that they are Barristers, Bank officials, Lottery Agents who has money for transfer or want you to be the next of kin of such funds which do not exist.
Since your name appeared among the lucky beneficiaries who will receive this compensation of $1.5 Million, we have arranged your payment through our swift payment center.
Feel free to contact the processing officer Mr Williams Robben. An International Certified Bank Draft has been specially authorized to enable you withdraw your money in any bank in any part of the world without stress
The below website can be more reference:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4320984.stm
So you are advice to contact, processing officer Mr Williams Robben with your provided information’s required.
CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Williams Robben
CONTACT ADDRESS: williamsrobben34@yahoo.com
Provide the information bellow to enable him prepare your International Certified Bank Draft
1)YOUR FULL NAME.
2)YOUR RECEIVING ADDRESS.
3)YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER.
4)YOUR PROFESSION.
5)YOUR ID/AGE
Best Regard,
MR.IBRAHIM LAMORDE
CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION
ABUJA-NIGERIA.
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