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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: "Mr Gomez Moor"<clientcare1@brimamed.co.za>
Reply-To: noapplynow147@yandex.com
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:56:00 +0200
Subject: Payment


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ADDRESS: Branch Office: Suite R12 Douglas Street,
Hankey 6350,Eastern Cape, South Africa.a
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this communication from the sende=
r is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and other=
s authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby no=
tified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relat=
ion of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be u=
nlawful. Views and opinions expressed in this email are those of the sender=
, unless clearly stated as those of Quick Loans.

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