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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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Fraud email example:

From: Investec Alerts<wtbalju@mweb.co.za>
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2022 01:46:19 -0600
Subject: Investec Rewards Program BVFJVEJPMY

 
 
 
 
 
 
Confirmation of your
Banking Rewards
 
 
 
 
 

Dear Client,

  
     
 

INVESTEC REWARDS: You have Earned R32950.00 Banking Rewards (Redeem Now)
 

  
     
 

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the 24/7 Global Client Support Centre on 0860 110 161 or +27 11 286 9663.

Regards
Investec

  
 
 
 Cash Investments | Foreign Exchange | Personal Finance | Transactional Banking
 

Investec Specialist Bank, a division of Investec Bank Limited registration number 1969/004763/06. Investec Specialist Bank is committed to the Code of Banking Practice as regulated by the Ombudsman for Banking Services. Copies of the Code and the Ombudsman's details are available on request or visit www.investec.co.za. A registered credit provider registration number NCRCP9.
 
 


Disclaimer

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