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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: TARIz LILONGWE NAZIR <tarizllnazir@gmail.com>
Reply-To: TARIz LILONGWE NAZIR <nazirtariz@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 06:18:11 -0700
Subject: Re: CAN YOU ASSIST IN THIS?
Dear sir/madam
I kindly want to put these pieces of information to your notice. My name Is TARIz LILONGWE NAZIR a citizen of Libya,formerly based in Saudi Arabia but I am presently
in Florida,United States am seeking for a reliable and trust worthy fellow to assist me in investing my money which I deposited with the United Nation’s office
Banking Department in Asia continent for an investment Purpose.
The said amount is Seventeen Million five hundred US dollar ($17.5 Million). I am seeking investment in Asia Continent because Asia has the fastest growing economy in
the world which prompted the US president to visit Asia to seek access to the market.
If you would be my partner please get back to me as I was strictly informed that a foreigner cannot operate a bank account that will accommodate such an amount and
that direct foreigner investment is not allowed in Asia except on a joint venture. So I want you as a citizen of Asia to assist me so that we can transfer this fund
into your nominated Local bank account.I am offering 20% of the total sum, if really you are capable of handling this transaction correctly and the balance 80% will be
properly secured by you until we find a lucrative business to invest this cash.I will travel from here to meet with you in your country after you receive the funds for
proper introduction and further business discussion details to be discussed one on one.
I will give you more details as soon as you revert to me.Please we have to keep a low profile to this transaction to enable us to deal with this transaction very
urgently.
I am eagerly waiting for your favorable reply.
Regards,
Tariz L.Nazir
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