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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Gabriel cones" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Gabrielcones@qq.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2014 23:18:23 +0100
Subject: JOB OFFER

Hello,

 

My name is Gabriel cones.I work for the charity Organization based in California. I am 58 years. Manage my business errands today and earn yourself $600 weekly. You are not required to travel abroad or inter state. Your errands are simple and straight

 

Responsibilities and requirements

 

1. Receive my mail and Drop them off at the post office or shipping center.

2. Pick up my items at your nearby post office at your convenience.

3. When you get my mail or package, you would mail all items to where I

want them shipped. All expenses and shipping charges will be covered by me.

A. You are an honest and trustworthy citizen.

B. You need to be able to check your EMAIL 2 times daily.

 

First, If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus an upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to?

 

Please confirm the following details -:

Full Name:

Home Address:

PO BOX IF AVAILABLE:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Home No:

Cell NO:

Age:

Work Status:

 

Hope all is clear? Waiting to hear from you.

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