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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:
- "million dollars" (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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Rodrigo Nunez" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <rodrigonunez101@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2018 23:51:01 -0800
Subject: Request
Good Day,
I'm sorry for I know this may seem like a complete intrusion to your privacy but right now this is my best option of communication. I got your details via international directory during my search. I am Rodrigo Nunez, 58 years old Mexican based in Florida, United States. I have a business proposal worth $175 million dollars for mutual benefits.
Please acknowledge this email if you are in position to handle such a financial transaction in order to explain further.
Thanks for your time.
Best wishes,
Rodrigo Nunez
Vice President & Branch Manager
Pacific Security Vault
Web: www.psfcltd.com
Cell/WhatsApp: +1 (904) 516-0318
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