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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: jen johnson <"WWW."@extra.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: jen johnson <jenjohnson432@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:42:31 +0900 (JST)
Subject: U.S.Department of Justice
Beneficiary Notice,
We contacted by Benin Republic Ministry Finance to help them handle your transfer after United Nation President blast them over your $7.5 Million Dollars seized in their country.They made it clear that they did not seized your $7.5 Million Dollars in their desk but they hold on over your transfer because many office are contacting you from their country regarding your fund.
They decided to contact you through our Justice Department and we had granted to help them handle your transfer so that you will receive your $7.5 Million with our contact.
It is our honor to serve our fellow citizens and do justice in each and every case we handle.we are waiting for your reply with your listed information as they gave us your email to contact you:
(i) Your Full names and Address
(ii) Your Occupation
(iii)Your Country and Nationality
(iv) Your Telephone Numbers
(v) Your Marital status
(VI) Your age and Gender
(v11)Your Identity
Your above information is very important and you have to choose how you want to receive $7.5 Million as we stand to help you receive your fund.
U.S.Department of Justice
Southern District of Ohio
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