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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:
- "huge amount of money" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "tfisher4321@onmail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Tony <tfisher51045@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:20:02 +0100
Subject: I NEED YOU RESPONSE
I needed your cooperation urgently!
How are you doing? I got your email from LinkedIn and I became
inspired to work with you, by virtue of my integrity and competence as
Financial Consultant, I personally represent a high profile and
wealthy Government Officer who has designated the sum of Huge amount
of money for investment. He discreetly instructed me to get an
investment manager who will be faithful and capable of investing the
Funds. So, I decide to nominate you as a credible person to receive
the Funds and invest it into a profitable venture. I will bestow
enormous trust in your honesty and competence to efficiently handle
the investment of the FUND when it's remitted into your account
soonest. We have perfected a workable, legitimate and secure method of
releasing the Funds to you. You need to reply fast so we can complete
this transaction in the next few days. Contact me urgently via email
address: tfisher4321@onmail.com / tonyf2963100@onmail.com
Kind Regards,
Tony Fisher
Investor's Mandate/ Financial Adviser.
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