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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.
Click here to report a problem with this page.
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: "iTunes" <test@test.com>
Date:
Subject: Your receipt No.1550755562781
Order ID: ID31WX175T
Receipt Date: 01/10/2015
Order Total: £18.99
Billed To: Store Credit
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If you initiated this download, you can disregard this email.
It was only sent to alert you in case you did not initiate the download yourself.
If you did not initiate this download, we recommend that you click on the link below to cancel this transaction and change your password.
http://support.apple.com/gb/ID31WX175T/Cancel=?
Tips for protecting the security of your account for further assistance.
How to resume Payment Cancellation Form iTunes Store downloads
Please retain for your records
Please See Below For Terms And Conditions Pertaining To This Order.
iTunes S.à r.l.
You can find the iTunes Store Terms of Sale and Sales Policies by launching your iTunes application and clicking on Terms of Sale or Sales Policies
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the iTunes Store can be found at http://www.apple.com/uk/support/itunes/store/
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