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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: Mediterranean Trading Shipping Co Ltd <accounts@medtradship.com>
Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 08:00:55 +0000
Subject: OUTSTANDING PAYMENT
Good day,
We intend to forward your bank account details to our bank to proceed
with payment today
Kindly confirm if the attached is your correct account details ASAP.
kind Regards
Account officer
Mediterranean Trading Shipping Co Ltd
13, Barriera Wharf, Valletta VLT 1971 Malta
Tel +356 21 224664 / +356 21 222861
Mobile + 356 9949 3704
Fax +356 21 247595
Email : accounts@medtradship.com or info@medtradship.com
Website: www.medtradship.com
MCCAA MSA EN ISO 9001:2008 / Certificate No. S042
BIMCO Member No. 100542
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