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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. )
- "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.
- 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.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr Paul Camsey" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <paul.ccamsey@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2017 12:08:51 +0100
Subject: [GSN Suspected Spam] Greetings !!!
Your Package approved and registered this morning for delivery and this was done in accordance with the Gulf Bank Plc Nations ONLINE SCAM COMPENSATION SCHEME and the United Kingdom debt recovery agency. All you have to do now is to give the agency your complete information for the swift and safe delivery of the package to you.
Full Name:
Mobile Phone Number:
Age:
Country:
Occupation:
Current Home Address:
Nearest Airport:
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I will want you to know that this ATM will be sent to you Via DHL You are to make this payment via WESTERN UNION with these listed payment details,So that delivery can commence.
Insurance Charges: $50 USd
DHL Delivery Charges:$105 USd
Total Amount to be sent: $150Usd
So you are to make the payment of $155 Dollars for the delivery of your check with this payment details below:-
Receiver's Name: Jennifer M. Perreault
Receiver's Address: North Carolina
Country:USA.
Amount:$250Usd
Note, that your package will be delivered to your doorstep with 24hours as soon as this process have been completed. We have also attach a copy ID of the Agent who will be coming over to your place for the deliver for more confirmation and to avoid mistake's, you are advise to wait back after you have receive a call from him as soon as he arrive the Nearest Airport.
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Delivering Agent Name:Besikci Mahmut
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You are advise to get back to us with the needed fee and the requested information to complete the process. I am Miss Kirsten Marie Secman, the Director DHL Compensation Board Delivering Officer. You can find my ID below for references.
Regards
Kirsten Marie Secman
Director DHL Compensation Board
Email: dhl.office@inbox.eu
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