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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:
- "lagos" (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.
Fraud email example:
From: chuks egoma <chuksegoma2@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2015 19:42:11 +0000
Subject: I am waiting for your valued response.
Dear Sir,
Following my online inquiry sourcing for Industrial Equipment manufacturers I understand that you are a Manufacturer / Exporter of various kinds of Industrial Equipment. Note that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from the oil region of the Nigeria has mandated me to source for a reliable and a reputable company that can supply them with hospital equipments.
Quantity: 3000 Pcs
Destination Port: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract Period: 12 Calendar Months
Payment: 100% Advance TT
I understand that your company is capable of supplying the above quantity of hospital equipments within a period of 12 months. Please write back to me and send to me the FOB prices quotations.
I am waiting for your valued response.
Call me with +2349023681389
Best regards,
MR CHUKS EGOMA
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