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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: "JC GLOBAL" <Info@jcglobal.sg>
Date: 03 Mar 2020 01:38:10 +0000
Subject: JC GLOBAL REMITTANCE AND MONEY EXCHANGE (TT COPY- MT103)

Dear Valued Customer,

The payment details enclosed has been processed and will be credited into your account in three (3) business days.


JC GLOBAL REMITTANCE AND MONEY EXCHANGE DATE: 03/03/2020

Credit memo (CREDIT ADVICE)


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Disclaimer: This email (including any attachments) is confidential and may contain information covered by legal, professional or other privilege. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error), you may not use or disclose the information contained therein. Instead, please immediately notify the sender and destroy this email together with any attachments. Although reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, the sender cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments.

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