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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:
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Central Bank Crude Oil Price <atmunit234@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2016 14:21:58 -0700
Subject: Good News From Us
Good Day
Thanks for your update.Well i need to inform you that it is your duty
to make sure you follow the bank instruction in order to confirm your
ATM card fund. Have it in mind that your pin only sent by telephone
SMS only.
Get us your own Courier Company account DHL or UPS for sending your
ATM VISA card or send $650 to us for Dispatch VISA ATM card now to
your address.
Receiver Name :.
Receiver address:
Amount : $650
Transfer name:----------
Transfer address:---------------
I wait for your call.
Regards,
Mr.Obi Akunna.
Head Office, Abuja - Nigeria.
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