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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: mgarcia@grupoasd.com.co
Reply-To: davidhenrik268@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 03:03:08 +0200
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL !!
Hello
Good morning, I want to make it brief. I'm a director at a global bank. I am reaching out to you because of a six million dollars which I want to move to your country for investment, but because of my position I cannot do this openly so I want it discreet. And for your help you get half of it.
But before I proceed to divulge further details, I require that you confirm and send to me your information below
1) Full Names:
2) Address:
3)Mobile Number:
4) Age:
5) Country of Residence
Upon receipt of the above requested information, I will furnish you with further detailed information of your expected role in order to achieve the successful realization of this deal to you. Thank you for your time, understanding and full anticipated cooperation.
Regards
David Henrik
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