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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:
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: MRS BLESSING GODWIN <chico.ibe@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2017 18:04:48 +0000
Subject: Your first payment of $7000 Is about to sent today
Attention,Dear Owner Email
Your first payment of $7000 Is about to sent today through Money Gram Office transfer You are advise to Contact Mr John Moore your full information.such as
Your Name.....
Your Country....
Your Phone number..
Your Adders......
To enable him to send your First Payment of $7000 usd today For more information contact Mr John Moore to release you Reference Number immediately
Email... ((( wester.at.nunion@outlook.com))).
Telephone:..+22962067151
Will keep sending you payment until your total fund is Completed $4.500,000 Million Usd.
Best Regards
MR Peter Denis
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