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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:
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Evangelist donald Kaberuka <evangelistdonaldkaberuka@rocketmail.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 02:24:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Do reply back.
Dear Sir,
The WORLD BANK and the IMF have approved the part payment sum of NINE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS to be paid to each and everyone who is owed in any country in Africa. Your email address is included as one of those to receive the part payment sum of NINE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS You are hereby advised to send your informations as stated below.
Your Name.
Your telephone number.
Your contact address..........Office or Residential.
Your occupation.
Your age.
Your bank account details...............Make no mistake to avoid transfer mistakes.
Do reply back.
Best Regards,
Evangelist.Donald Kaberuka.
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