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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: HM Revenue Customs <noreply@mail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 03:57:33 +0000
Subject: Tax Refound
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Pending Tax Refund
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We would like to notify you that you still have an outstanding tax refun=
d of =A31,965.48 from overpaid tax from year ending 2015, despite our previ=
ous letters regarding your refund we are yet to receive your claim. Request=
s for refunds are time limited please use the link below to complete your c=
laim online also note the following:
You are required to confirm your account details including online banking =
users before your payment can be process.
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You have until the 31st of Dec 2016 to make your claim =
Reference No: 2015/94FE2324/U =
We can only process a refund for the tax year we have detailed above
Please note: Double check your details before submitting your application =
form to avoid system error.
Start Claim ?
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We aim to send repayments within 2 weeks, but it may take longer in some =
cases. You should wait 4 weeks before contacting us about the payment.
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HM Revenue and Customs
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