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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:
- "consignment " (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (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: "Rev. Dr. GODSWILL DOSIAH" <smithume@gmail.com>
Reply-To: "Rev. Dr. GODSWILL DOSIAH" <agent.stanley111@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 19:00:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: NOTE:THIS IS YOUR PACKAGE REGISTERED CODE NO OVX950
NOTE:THIS IS YOUR PACKAGE REGISTERED CODE NO OVX950
Please its my pleasure to inform about the ongoing delivering of your fund, with the DHL Courier Service Benin Republic, The said consignment was registered finally by the British High Commission (BHC),Worths of $10.5 million. The Registration took place yesterday again by BHC to avoid any complicated news
which might stop the delivery from getting to your door step.
Youre please to give us an immediate comply in this matter by reconfirming your details to the DHL Agent, Agent.
Stanley White, Hes under the process of the delivery now in Atlanta GA. Kindly confirm your details without delay.
Your Full Name
Mobile Phone Number
Current Home Address
Fax Number
City
Nearest Airport
His details stated below: Agent Name: Comrade. Stanley White
his name is Comrade. Stanley White Email;(click reply)
SINCERELY
Rev. Dr. GODSWILL DOSIAH
The Director of DHL Courier Company
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