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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: lamtey kufo <morisjohnson@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <paulsonwaju03@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 02:35:24 +0000
Subject: CONTRACT SUPPLY
Dear Sir/Madam;
can you supply your product to republic of ghana?
We need more details,catalog on your product for our quick review and order confirmation,
Terms of Payment: An upfront payment of 80% (T/T) will be made to your
account for production, while 20% will be paid before shipment. Other business conditions shall be discussed as you reply.
I am accredited commission agent,waiting for your quick response.
We
are looking for a reliable Supplier who can meet our regular timely;
delivery/shipment after receiving full payment from us.; Wishing you
good business days.;
Best Regards
MR.MORIS JOHNSON.
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