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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: donaldrawlingsmails@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 30 May 2016 05:50:14 +0000
Subject: PLEASE REVERT TO ME URGENTLY
Dear Sir,
Let this message not come as a surprise to you. I am aware that the
internet has been misused or abuse for nefarious schemes by a tiny
population. But it remains the fastest, easiest and safest method of
sending messages. Corporate organizations such as banks and well
intentioned individuals use the internet to transact and conclude
genuine businesses. Hence I had to use it as a form of communication to
reach you.
I have an urgent business that requires a foreigner and I will like to
handle the transaction with you.
Kindly get back to me as soon as possible.
Regards
Donald Rawlings Esq.
I've invited you to fill out the form PLEASE REVERT TO ME URGENTLY. To
fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bCZiN9Ia-CFXpzMAljcQmm11YlKH5Mrp85hd4iIRrHM/viewform?c
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