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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:
- "urgent assistance" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Mr Nana Kofi <mrnanakofi04@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 06:59:32 -0700
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE
Dear ,
I need your urgent assistance in transferring the fund to your
account within 10 or 14 banking days. This money has been dormant for
years in our Bank.
Upon receipt of your reply,I will give you full details on how the
business will be executed and also note that you will have 40% of the
above mentioned while 60% will be for me, I am expecting your urgent
response .Thanks,
Mr Nana Kofi
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