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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: Yinka Sanni <ibtccharterdbank2@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:15:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Get back to me
Hello
Greeting to you. My name is Mr.Yinka Sanni. I work
in a bank in the
United Kingdom. I will need your assistance in this
business
transaction. I would need your assistance in applying for
the next of
kin to my Late customer, who died of a kidney failure after years of
struggling with the disease.
He was a wealthy
Business man who deposited a huge amount in our bank.
He died without
any registered next of kin as he was a divorcee and had
no child. On
your confirmation of this message and indicating your
interest, I
will furnish you with more details.
Please endeavor to provide me
the following in your reply:
1.Your Full Name:
2.Your
Contact Address:
3.Your Profession:
4.Your Age:
5.Your Phone:
I
urgently hope to get your response as
soon as possible.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr.Yinka Sanni
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