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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- 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.
- diplommatjohnlee@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "MR.JOHN LEE" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:22:57 +0430
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD IS READY FOR DELIVERY
Dear Beneficiary,
It is with gladness, i write you this message, to congratulate you on the
successful release of the sum of $25 Million
USD to you as your entitlement fund; Credited to Online
Bank ATM Card account that was set up for you In INTERCONTINENTAL
BANK PLC
Below is your login detail;
Customer ID: 68388620872
Pass Code: f57s49x5a8xx56
The Metropolitan Courier is unable to complete the Delivery of your ATM
Card with the details we received from IMF, so we require some more
information in order to complete this transfer.
* Your Full Names:________________________
* Contact Address:_____________________
* Message Phone Number:_______________________
* Cell Phone Number:_______________________
* Home Phone Number:_______________________
* Fax Number:_________________________
* Occupation:_______________________
* Marital Status:_______________________ _
* Age:________________________
In order to resolve this problem, Please email us immediately. As soon as
this information is received. Reply to:
diplommatjohnlee@yahoo.com.hk>
Thank you as we anticipate your prompt response immediately.
Yours Faithfully,
Mr John Lee
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