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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "please endeavor to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "tonyedo147@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Tony Edo <tony.edo1470@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2015 13:15:06 +0100
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED
Dear Friend,
My name is Mr. Tony Edo I work with one of the leading bank in the
United Kingdom. I need your assistance in this business
transaction. I would need your assistance in applying for the next of
kin to my late customer, who died of cancer after years of struggling
with the disease.
He was a wealthy Business man who deposited a huge amount in our
bank. He died without any registered next of kin as he was a divorcee
and had no child. On your confirmation of this message and indicating
your interest, I will furnish you with more details.
Please endeavor to provide me the following in your reply:
Full name……….
Country………. State of origin……….
Date of birth……….
Sex………. Address……….
Phone……….
Email address……….
I urgently hope to get your response as soon as possible.
Kind Regard
Tony Edo
Email..tonyedo147@outlook.com
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