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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sandrawilson34345@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2017 05:15:18 +0100
Subject: Re: Atten:Beneficiary!!CONGRATULATIONS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION OF $22.5M gift
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10045
Tel:+(646-628-9389)
Atten:Beneficiary,
In regards to the ongoing transaction and as you have been told earlier,you are entitled to the sum of $22.5 m from the United Nations as part of there yearly development program.You have been told that the funds has been loaded in ATM Visa card with a daily withdrawal limits of $20,000.You can use the ATM Card in any ATM Location worldwide.You are to pay $175 for the delivery of the ATM Card.
Once you send the $175 the ATM Card will be delivered to you with 48hrs and we will provide you with the 4 Digits Pin code for you to operate the ATM Card anywhere in the world.
Also reconfirm your contact details for delivery of the ATM Card .
Awaiting your response.
Scott Anderson
Senior Personal Assistance
Chairman Board of Governors,
Federal Reserve Bank
Tel:+(646-628-9389)
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