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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.
Fraud email example:
From: Rebecca Lim<info@sahinvidanjor.com>
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 20:26:14 -0500
Subject: RE:PURCHASE ORDER # 03597743
Dear sir,
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Lockdown which affected our previous supplier
we would be grateful to you if you could provide us your Best price quotat=
ion for the attached Subject material
Terms ;Shipment Method : C&F (in case of FOB/Ex-works. Please provide us t=
he Gross Weight/packaging details)
Prices should be valid for 30 days
Final date for quotation 18th may 2020 (Early offers prefered)
Documents Required =
1)Product info & Test Certificate (If Any)
Kindly Send us the acknowledgement of this email reception.
Thanks & Regards
Rebecca Lim
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