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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:
- "vincedurand@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Vincent Durand" <vincedurand@live.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:52:34 +0100
Subject: Buisness Investment Project: Investment.
Hello,
How are you today, together with your work and family? Trust all is well with you.
My name is Vincent Durand, I had gone through your profile and with due reputation I would like to do business with you, particularly to invest in your country.
It is about a multi million Dollar (US$ 11.9 Million) transaction that would be of immense benefit to you and I.
I will wait for your acceptance to assist me in this transaction and project.
I shall send details to you as soon as you confirm my request via this email address: vincedurand@live.com
Thank you,
Vincent Durand.
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