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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "huge amount of money" (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)
- "transaction5050@outlook.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: "richard.morganx1@libero.it" <richard.morganx1@libero.it>
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:06:32 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: JOINT INVESTMENT PLAN/PROJECT
Dear Friend,
We are petrochemical engineers.Myself and two other colleagues have a huge
amount of money to invest in a good economy. We need a potential investor who
can assist us invest the funds in good projects and good advise. If you have
the capabilities, your response and professional advise is expected. Send your
response to this email address (transaction5050@outlook.com) so that full
details of the transaction will be sent to you.
Thanks for your cooperation
Engr. Richard Morgan & co
Jubilee Oil Field
Offshore Drilling Base
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