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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)
- "katemrogan29@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "katemrogan29@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: "Kate Morgan" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:25:43 -0600
Subject: Dear Friend
Hi,
I am Kate Morgan from Benin republic, I am 23 years...My Father passed away willing all his wealth and money in the bank to me worth over fifty-five million dollars $55m..I do not have a family, I would love to start a new family with you in your country because my uncle has threatened to kill me severally just to steal my inheritance..please get back to me if you can receive the money and invite me over to start a new life with you and your family. Please send your reply to the email below
katemrogan29@live.com
God bless you
Kate
katemrogan29@live.com
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