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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: MaersLine <bolis@amkhorafi.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:33:45 -0800
Subject: Shipping Documents/Schedule/BL
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This is Maersk Line
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Notification Service Reporting: =
Dear sir/Ma
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Please kindly find the attached Unclaimed 20 feet containers documents for =
your confirmation
For view check the attach files contains the packing list,proforma and bil=
l of lading for your notification.
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Regards.
Sea-Port Clearance Department.
Maersk Line Shipping
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