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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:
- "million us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "alicehafez@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: "Alice Hafez" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Alicehafez@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:29:36 +0700
Subject: ESSENTIAL
Dear Loved One,
I got your details through Network Power Charitable Trust online search for a reliable source , I'm Mrs. Alice Hafez, a 65 years old dying woman who was diagnosed for cancer about 2 years ago, I have decided to donate (US$ 18.5 Million US Dollars ) and legacy left for me by my late husband for charitable goals. All I need from you is to carry these tasks in good faith and In these regards 5% of the said money is map out for your effort and time cost while the rest goes to the less privilege and orphans .
Note:No single fund is required from you during the process of getting it across to you if we found you merit during the verification process,only your honesty and upright response from you is needed.
I await your urgent response at Alicehafez@outlook.com for further explanation.
Your Sincerely
Alice Hafez
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