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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: Jenifer Benson <jenniferbenson00012@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Jenifer Benson <jeniferbenson2009@mail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 18:04:03 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Hello
Hello
My name is jennifer benson a 26years old female single, i want to go into business relationship with you.i am from Libya, but presently, am in Cote d'Ivoire.
Meanwhile I wish to inquire of your services to be my foreign partner / investor and support me to transfer and manage my funds by investing in profit making ventures like buying of company shares and Real Estate Investment.
I have a reasonable sum that I inherited
from my late parents, which I would like you to help me invest it in your country,I believe that this transaction would be concluded within few days you signify your interest to assist me as I look forward
to hearing a favourable response.
God bless you.
Best regards.
Ms.jennifer benson.
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