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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "DC SERVICE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <tomlcas@aim.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:34:12 +0100
Subject: Delivery reminder

Delivery reminder


This is a reminder that Your voucher is still awaiting delivery in our transit point London (England).It has been on hold awaiting pickup. You are expected to call or email us with a confirmation of the exact recipient address.

Recipient Postal Details required are stated below;


FULL NAME:
ADDRESS :
TELEPHONE NUMBER :

>From our database,it appears that your package is coming in with a high priority delivery (highly classified package),so you should attend to this case promptly. it's also advised that you Confirm if you wish to come to our office in London for a
personal pickup or if you want us to deliver to you in your location.


For more info, kindly reply only with the required information to (tomlcas@aim.com) or call Mr. Tom A Lucas on +447448769707 . Note this is a highly valuable delivery and so,you must attend to all messages promptly.


Tom A Lucas
(Delivery Agent)
Tel: +447448769707
Email:tomlcas@aim.com

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