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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Urgent <jackmafunding@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jameschu_31@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 02:20:33 +0200
Subject: RE
*Compliments of the Seasons and Happy New Year*
Please read this proposal very well.
We will handle the Logistics; Conformable Documentations in this
transaction of US$14.5 Million out of US$158 Million. It will meet with all
International Regulations regarding Fund Transfer under Non- Disclosure
Banking Act.
Proof of Fund along with Detailed Information on the Fund will be made
available to you for confirmations
This is not a governmental fund or stolen fund or money laundry fund. It is
originated from 10% Yearly management fee and 40% direct Commission. It is
solid and 100% risk free. If you are interested, send
your reply to: jameschu31@outlook.com
Yours Sincerely.
Chu
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