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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Mr Gardner <jaikalieng25@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:23:33 +0300
Subject: Riding Lesson Inquiry
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Hello,
I want to know if you can train four young men in horse riding.
Below is the details for the lesson.
Number of Guests : 4 male adults between the ages of 19 to 24.
Duration : 4 weeks Start from 25th of October to 25th of Nov.
Training Duration:4 times weekly,2 hours daily
Experience Level: All Beginners.
They will also hire the kits from you.
Confirm availability,training schedule and Let me know the total cost
all
inclusive.
Do get back to me with your kind offer.
I await your urgent response.
Best Regards,
Mr Gardner
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