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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:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- 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.
- 2etylerclover1@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Allen and Violet Large" <cleyte@discoverycentre.nf.ca>
Reply-To: barrtyler_clover1@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 05:44:20 +0100
Subject: African Development Bank Republic Du Benin
From: Tyler Clover African Development Bank Republic Du Benin Cotonou Benin=
Republic. Dear Good Friend, How are you doing? hope fine. I have interest =
of investing in your country as well as seek your services in a private and=
confidential matter. I am Auditor General in African Development Bank Repu=
blic Du Benin On my routine inspection I discovered a dormant domiciliary a=
ccount with the deposit of (=80200 Million EURO) by late Mr. Saleem without=
any heir. I write to seek your indulgence and assistance in moving this fu=
nds to your country through legal means. NOTE: My plan is to invest my own =
share of the money in your country. 1. What other lucrative investments wou=
ld you suggest as I intend to invest on REAL ESTATE AND HOTELS if they are =
good business venture in your Country? 2. Can you be able to make residenti=
al documents and purchase a house for me and my family to relocate and sett=
le in your country after my retirement in 3 months time. Let me know if you=
can handle it so that we can discuss your own % contact me via Email: barr=
=2Etylerclover1@gmail.com I wait for your urgent response. Please provide y=
our mobile number for easy communication. Regards, Tyler Clover. Auditor Ge=
neral
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