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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Mr Grace Harrison <graceharrison674@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:05:36 +0900
Subject: Dear Friend,
Dear Friend,
I am delighted to get across to you for a confidential private business “ investment proposal†that involves an amount of US$ 2.2 Million in which your partnership and trust is highly needed.
For more details and the procedure, kindly provide me with yourfollowing information:
1) Your Full name
2) Occupation
3) Full contact address with your direct mobile phone number.
4) Marital status
5) Copy of your International passport/National ID card.
Shortly after receiving all the above listed information from you as the affirmation of your total interest, I shall email you with my information as well with every details that you need to know about the transaction
for us to proceed.
Sincerely,
Mr Grace Harrison.
Senior Auditor
Royal Bank of Scotland
London - United Kingdom.
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