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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:
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "edwardbell242@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: abdulwolochi3 <abdulwolochi3@yeah.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:04:35 +0800 (CST)
Subject: $4.800.000.00usd cheque draft
I am very happy indeed to inform you that at last I succeeded in
securingthe contract under a cooperation of my partner from Japan.It is
like a miracle after all the problems and difficulties I encountered on
the process. Above all I did not forget my promise to God that I will
renderan assistance to the charities and less privileged.
I tried to achieve the project here but could not because of the
politicalinstabilities and selfish interest in the Government of my
Country.Therefore I would like to use you to accomplish the promise I
made.
Before I left my Country I left $4.800.000.00usd cheque draft with my
secretary in Benin Republic Mr.Edward Bell, I told him that I will ask you
to contact him for the money.Therefore,I would like you to contact
Mr.Edward Bell now and ask him to transfer the fund to you. You shall use
($4.400,000.00usd) out of the total amount to launch a foundation onthe
motherless babies in your area in my name and keep $400,000.00 to yourself
as a reward of your participation and effort.
Here is the information to reach Mr.Edward Bell
Email(edwardbell242@live.com)
phone number(+229 68444 195)
while contacting Mr.Edward Bell Please include and give him instructions
on where to send the money to you.
He will need the following info:
1.YOUR FULL NAME :=====
2.HOME/OFFICE ADDRESS :======
3.CURRENT HOME/OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER :=====
5.A COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT/DRIVER LICENSE: ========
6.SEX :====
7.AGE :===
8.OCCUPATION :======
Regards
Mr.Abdul Wolochi
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