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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- email.fedexexpressd10@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: FEDEX <blesseddc18@gmail.com>
Reply-To: fedexexpressd10@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:05:31 +0100
Subject: COMPENSATION REWARD!!!!!!
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With respect , I was directed to inform you that your payment
verification and confirmations is "OK".
Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements has perfectly
concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible in our bid to be
transparent inline with programmed of the present administration of
President Joe Biden in his crusade against corruption in United state
of American(USA).
However, it is our pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number;
5428050011004432 has been approved and upgraded in your favor.
Meanwhile, your Secret Pin Number is 6312. The ATM Card Value is
$10.5million USD Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value
of US$20,000.00 is permitted daily. Reconfirm your correct details
below
Your full name………………..
Your direct home address………….
Your city airport …………………………
Your occupation……………………………..
Your valid I’d card………………………………
Be informed that delivery will be made to your address; within 12
hours of our confirmation of your information to avoid wrong delivery,
as we also remind you once again that your ATM Card is ready .
Best Regards
FREDRICK W. SMITH
email.fedexexpressd10@gmail.com
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