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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Frank Addo" <mr.frankgh@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mr_frankaddo@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 03:13:33 -0800
Subject: SUPPLY
Dear Sir/Madam,
We Are interested in your product and to do business with your company let
us know if you can handle the supply of most items and also send your
product website.
PAYMENT TERMS:The terms of payment is 80% advance payment via (T/T) by
telegraphic transfer confirmed in your account before shipment and 20% will
pay after you have receiver your payment /supply.after you have received
the 80% in your Bank.
Delivery date: 6 to 12 months after receipt your full payment.
Thank You.
Mr.Frank Addo,
Accredited Agent,
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