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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- marta12light@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Harwood Art Center" <no-reply@wufoo.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:08:22 +0000
Subject: 12x12 Donation Form - 2019 [#2]
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Artist Name
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marta
light
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Email
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marta12light@hotmail.com
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Phone Number
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(505) 299-3029
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Type of Phone Number
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Cell Phone
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Mailing Address
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3400 Dakota NE
Albuquerque, NM
87110
United States
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Title
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Dancing Trees
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Date
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2019
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Media
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charcoal and acrylic
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Brief Artist Bio
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new mexico artist membe of the luna project and SLMM
rHave shown in USA and Canada------included in several books----
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Brief Artist Statement (for sharing with the purchaser)
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This drawing/painting is inspired by the wonderful trees at the entrance to the Rio Grande nature center here in Albuq.. I like music and dancing-----these trees seem to do also.
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If my 12x12 does not sell during the 12x12 Exhibition and Fundraiser,
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I would like to keep my 12x12.
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Maybe next year!
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I have read and understand the information above and give Harwood Art Center permission to use my information and my image as described above.
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I agree
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