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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:
- "million 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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Kojo Parker <kparker4477@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 08:58:01 -0700
Subject: Payment
Mr. Kojo Parker
Operation Manager
Recovery Panel.
48 Green Street of Ring Road Central
Accra,Ghana.
Telephone: +233-244786789
Attn: Sir,
We the management of recovery panel of lost funds and consignment,we are
contacting you prior to your funds of 1.520 Million Dollars that has been
lying here at our office coffers for the past eight months. We the
management would really appreciate it if you can let us know your intention
as to when you would want your funds to be transferred to you if yes then
we would want you to forward all your bank details and also your personal
information with your direct telephone numbers.
Your prompt response is highly expected .
your sincerely
Kojo Parker
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