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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:
- "please endeavor to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "UPGRADING YOUR ACCOUNT" (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 23:17:27 +0800
Subject: UPGRADING YOUR ACCOUNT
You have exceeded your limit storage quota. To avoid your account
inactive from our database, please fill the below information
to re-validate your mailbox.
Click below Link Copy It Or Click:http://administrationsystemboard.jimdo.com/
Your email address will be saved in this transition. All your old
email will still be there and you will have unread email waiting for
you. Please endeavor to respond as soon as you get this mail to
prevent your account inactive from our database. This measures
are part of our security policy and we sincerely apologize for any
inconveniences caused.
Regards,
Security Services Administrator.
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