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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- 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.
- keystonebaank@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Jean-Luc Kuruga" <mr.jeanluckuruga@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 09:45:01 -0800
Subject: Your ATM CARD is Approved Now
Your ATM CARD is Approved Now
I write to inform you that the Management OF keystone Bank of Cotonou
Benin
republic .Wishes to inform you that we are in receipt of our ATM CARD
issued in your favour with amount of $5MILLIOM USD only,from DHL
and they told us to cancel the ATM CARD, That you have refused to send
the mailing fee $175 usd.
And you are now advised to contact our Director General and tell him
what is going on and why you asked DHL to destroy your ATM MASTER
CARD. Contact our DIRECTOR GENERAL Dr.Tony Moore, contact with this
Email; keystonebaank@gmail.com Please file your full information where
the ATM CARD will be delivery to your door step without any further
delay.
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Marital Status:
4. Your age
5. Nationality:
6. Country of Residence:
7. Telephone / Fax Number:
8. occupation.
So contact Dr.Tony Moore now we have been waiting to hear from you
first,To know if you still want to receive your ATM CARD or not.
Before we will take any action.So feel free to get in touch with our
BANK DIRECTOR GENERAL Dr.Tony Moore, because your ATM CARD is with him
now. And ask him to send you the ATM CARD without any delay if you
still want your ATM CARD.
Thank you.
Mr Jean
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