419 scam: "Williams Dike"<wlliamsdike@qq.com> Your Attention is Needed For Compensation

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "offshore account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "williamsdike@qq.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Williams Dike" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2016 12:20:58 +1100
Subject: Your Attention is Needed For Compensation

Dear Friend,

I want to thank you for your past effort, the trust you placed in the

transaction despite we did not get the fund then. The good news is that I

had the fund transferred into an offshore account with a new partner. All

letters sent to your address were returned undelivered; I hope this letter

reaches you on time.

Meanwhile, I thought it good not to leave you with nothing, In appreciation

I have deposited a US$4,500,000.00 Million, with the mandate that you receive it

through VISA ATM CASH/DEBIT CARD to forestall any foul play. All you have

to do is to contact Mrs. Susan Patrick, Email: williamsdike@qq.com She

will give you direction on how you will receive the card. Ensure you

include the below details when contacting her: 1. Your Full Name, 2. Your

Contact Address, 3. Your Cell Phone Number:

Regards

Williams Dike

Anti-fraud resources:

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