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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Carol-Ann Duprey <canndpry@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:25:03 -0400
Subject: **AUGUST 2015 NEW LISTING - FOR SALE - VICTORIA GARDENS SOUTH
TO ALL AGENTS/SALES ASSOCIATES
**NEW LISTING**
FOR SALE - VICTORIA GARDENS SOUTH - **(Pictures available on request)
**Asking Price: TT$5.8 Million *(there is room for some negotiation)
A beautifully upgraded and well kept home comprising of the following:-
- Entrance foyer with a 'feature wall' highlighted with down lighting.
- Large kitchen (the home is being sold with appliances)
- Living/dining area
- Large TV/entertainment room opening out to a covered patio and the pool area
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (Two bedrooms are en suite)
- Master bedroom en suite with a large double shower stall and separate bath tub. Neutral coloured tiles have been used, there is also a large walk in closet.
- Lush lawn area to the front of the house.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to view this lovely home.Appointments to be made 24 hours in advance.
Regards,
Carol Duprey681-8431
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