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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: Doneboar Mahkofi <royhodgero@gmail.com>
Reply-To: hondoneboarmahkofi@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:48:06 -0400
Subject: Good news
Sir,
I write to bring a good news to you that i have perfected all
arrangement for immediate release of the investment fund payment
worth US$5.5M Dollars and you are required to provide me with the
below details / bank account coordinates to enable me send an
authorization to our paying bank for the immediate release / transfer
of your fund into your bank account within 48Hours.
Personal details:
1.Full name and receiving address
2. Direct telephone number / Fax number
3. Scan copy of your valid id card
4. Occupation/ Position
5. Bank details:
I hope the above details explanation and information is made clear while i wait
for your immediate response.
Best Regards,
Doneboar Mahkofi
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