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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:
- "consignment " (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.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- barr_alexmatez0214@yahoo.com.ph (Yahoo, Philippines, Philippines; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Sincerely Bar JOHN KURTY <standhlardbk104@gmail.com>
Reply-To: barr_alexmatez0214@yahoo.com.ph
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:13:34 -0700
Subject: Good morning,Attn: Reply
GOOD DAY TO YOU.
We have finally arranged to deliver your consignment worth $40m, USD
through the HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT. We were able to accomplish
this through the help of (HSD) director John Kane and every necessary
arrangement been made successfully with the Homeland security Agent
DR. GOODLUCK E. JONATHAN.Contact person:DR. GOODLUCK E. JONATHAN.
Telephone:+229-68947999 Email
(barr_alexmatez0214@yahoo.com.ph)Contact the HSD agent
with your delivery information, your phone number,address,
nearest airport and your. and also be informed that you are to pay keeping
fee of $155 Good luck.
Your Pin code is(68661227)
Personal Information
Your Country:
Your City:
Your Id:
Your First Name:
Your Last Name*:
Your Phone Number:
Office occupation*:
Zip / Postal Code*:
Sincerely Bar JOHN KURTY
FOR URGENT MATTER ADD HIM OF FACEBOOK WITHE THE WEBSITE:
https://www.facebook.com/john.kane.5273
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