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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- "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. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
Fraud email example:
From: "CORIS BANK INTL." <"CBI."@cure.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr. Timothy Jefferson" <corisbankintl242@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:45:39 +0900 (JST)
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD IS READY
From: Coris Bank International
Dear esteemed customer
We wish to inform you that after a brief meeting held by the Bank executives on 10th of February 2017 at precisely 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), between the President of this country and our bank board of executives concerning the on going fraud activities and high charges imposed on foreign customers and beneficiaries by corrupt workers.
Consequently we deem it appropriate to inform you that your funds is now ready to get to you.We discovered from our file during our yearly audit that you haven't received even $1 out of your total sum even after all your effort and attempts.I am so sorry and I feel so bad about your long suffering.
Now this fund of yours that have been making you wet your pillow with tears all night will finally be released to you.The opportunity you have long been awaiting for is here.You will not have to listen to those impostors,their mouth watering stories and unending promises.You will receive the funds in a less stressed steps.
In the meeting it was agreed that you will receive $4.5 Million through one of this below means.Note you have to pay but the payment is once and it depends on which step you wish to chose as your best desired to receive your funds.Anyone that asks you for more payments is a criminal and does not deserve to work here.
The Means to receive your funds are:
1.Through Online Bank Transfer / Cost:$186
An account will be opened on your behalf and the user name and password will be issued to you for you to log into your account and make your transfer to any bank account of your choice worldwide.
2.Through Bank Card / cost:$132
An ATM Card will be delivered to you by a reliable delivery company on their 48 hours express delivery.
3. Through Western Union / cost $100 per transaction of $5,000.00
Your funds will be transferred to you through Western Union or money gram to your desired location world wide.
You are to get back to us immediately with your choice on how to receive your long awaited funds.
Please reconfirm this below information:
Your Full Name:
Your Current Address:
Your Direct Phone Number:
Your Age/Occupation:
Once you send the above information you will be given the payment information where to send the fee depending on your choice to receive.Your urgent and immediate attention as highly needed now as we are only mandated to effect this within 1 week.
Customer Care service line +22962818872 call for any matter concerning this issue.
Thanks for Banking With us.
Signed:
Mr. Timothy Jefferson
Coris Bank International
Benin Republic
Remittance Manager
Telephone:+(229)62818872
Motto:Your satisfaction is our top priority
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