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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:
- "consignment " (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: DHL COURIER COMPANY <dhlspecialdelivery@123get.net>
Reply-To: stanleywhite183@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:43:19 +0000
Subject: URGENT REPLY NEEDED
NOTE:THIS IS YOUR PACKAGE REGISTRATION CODE NUMBER (FHXX745).
Please it's my pleasure to inform you about the ongoing delivering of
your fund,
with the DHL Courier Service Benin Republic, The said consignment was
registered
finally by the British High Commission (BHC),Worth's of $10.5 million.
The Registration took place yesterday by BHC itself to avoid any
complicated
news which might stop the delivery from getting to your door step.
You're advised to give us an immediate comply in this matter by
reconfirming
your details to the DHL Agent, Agent Stanley White, He's under the
process of
the delivery now in Harts Flied international airport Atlanta GA. Kindly
confirm your details
without delay.
# Your Full Name
# Cell Phone Number
# Current Home Address
# City
# Nearest Airport
Delivery agent details stated below:
Agent Name: Agent Stanley White.
Cell Number: +1 404-410-8435.
Sincerely
Dr. Kenneth Effiong
DHL Express Benin Republic.
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