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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: Mrs.Isabella Baker <secretariat@directentrycanada.com>
Reply-To: <entryapproval@directentrycanada.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:17:59 -0700
Subject: You have been selected by Canada Express Entry 2019.
Greetings from Canada Express Entry 2019 Programs!
Your nomination code is ( CA/EMB/V45470/G7Y6/19) =
This is Canada Immigration and Integration. I wish to inform you that Ever=
y year certain numbers of people are selected via e-mail through our electr=
onic ballot system. by Canadian Government as part of support to some count=
ries. =
Canada Government recognizes the many benefits skilled immigrants can brin=
g to both the economy and society. =
For this reason, express entry was established in order to expedite the im=
migration process for talented individuals who wish to live in Canada. Plea=
se confirm receipt of this notification, by responding immediately. So that=
we can forward the relevant requirements to you. =
For detail contact the Secretariat. Email:(entryapproval@directentrycanada=
.com) Public Relation Canada Immigration and Integration Canada Immigration=
and Resettlement Bureau
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