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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: Alexander <Alexander-Gilbert@consultant.com>
Reply-To: Alexander.Gilbert@consultant.com
Date: 19 Nov 2021 03:37:10 +0100
Subject: BITCOIN INVESTMENT
Hello Crypto Enthusiast,
Entirety Trading Company is giving an amazing opportunity to all
crypto fans/traders(amateurs and pros )to come let our team of
forex experts manage your investments and watch your profits
increase at the minimum interest rate of 3% daily on any deposit
made on your trading account as you check our different
investment plans.
This is a chance to invest in Crypto,Shares and Forex for
financial liberation. With just a few spot left, you can be a
part of us(an entirety soldier) and let's help you take control
of your financial future because Bitcoin is the new future, as
it's great to start now.
N:B. You can only get this offer/opportunity from a notable
investment company like Entirety Trading company and you can
choose to quit/close your trading account whenever you choose to.
Looking forward to having you on board.
Best Regards
Alexander Gilbert. BSc(Hons)
Customer Service Unit.
Entirety Trading Company
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