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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Aleksandravic Mathew <bill@sleetaanha.gaf>
Reply-To: aleksandravic.mathew@bk.ru
Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:46:11 +0300
Subject: Request for Quotations/P1


Dear Sir/madam,
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We are interested in your products.
Please send me your products brochure/offer in FOB prices
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Currency: USD or EURO
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I would appreciate it if you can send us your offer as soon as possible.
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Awaiting your reply.
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Best Regards,
Aleksandravic Mathew | Sr. Manager - Marketing.
Global General Trade LLC
Dealers, Importers & Distributors.
Mobile Number: 1-866-405-0677
Address: 3620 Yacht Club Drive Th501 USA
E-Mail: onyemlogs@zoho.com

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