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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:
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: MRS CYNTHIA RAPHAEL <mrscindyjones689@gmail.com>
Reply-To: MRS CYNTHIA RAPHAEL <dhlcouriercompany62@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:04:06 +0900 (JST)
Subject: CONTACT DHL COMPANY DIRECTOR FOR YOUR ATM MASTER CARD
Good Day To You Beneficiary.
OFFICIAL NOTICE FROM (FMF) FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE BENIN:
This is to let you know that we finally concluded to effect your compensation winning prize payments of (US$8.5Million) via ATM Master Card as the best and easy way to withdrawal up of your payments of (US$8.5Million) at any nearest ATM Machine of your choice in your country is the best and easy way to withdrawal up your funds. well based on my agreement with DHL Express management the following are your necessary information required for the delivery of the ATM card packages to you.
I want you to contact DHL Company Mr Christian Eden
Contact Personal DHL Director Mr. Christian Eden via email
You are instructed by this office to reconfirm your full information with the following below
Your Full Name:............................
Your Home Address:.........................
Your Zipe Code:...............................
Your Country/ City:.............................
Your Age:....................................
Your Sex:........................................
Your Direct Phone Number:..........................
Your ID copy:............................
Your delivery Tracking Number will be sent to you to enable you track the delivery on our website to confirm the present location of the shipments Upon receipt of this above requirements from you we shall make necessary delivery arrangements and have your ATM card packages dispatched to you by the DHL courier service whom will deliver it to you at your designated home Address.
Remain Bless
Yours Sincerely
Mrs. Cynthia Raphael
General Secretary
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