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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:
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Dr.Hamilton Odierno" <mrbenjaminkarmos6@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2016 06:33:31 +0100
Subject: Investment Proposal
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My Name: Is Dr.Hamilton Odierno,
I work with United Nation and with Influential men in Sudan and they have
instructed me to seek for a capable hands that can receive a huge sum of
funds for investment.
Now that the war between North and South Sudan is over though with some
internal problems, this will be the best time to ask for an assistance to
assist in receiving this fund.
This transaction is 100% risk free as all necessary documentation will be
in place.
I wait to hear from you if you are interested.
Thanks.
Dr. Hamilton Odierno
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