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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:
- "million us dollars" (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)
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- 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.
- post.dhl@post.com (Post; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Dr. Abdoul Rajack" <dr.abdoulrajack@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:22:12 -0800
Subject: Dear Assignee
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Dear Assignee,
This is to officially inform you that we have had a meeting for during
the past two months at the meeting, we discussed the issue regarding
Victims of fraud this compensation exercise is also extended to
victims of The war also displaced some retired government workers and
you are among those that have been listed around the world and will
benefit of these indemnities which have been concluded.
Therefore, I am writing to inform you that the United Nations has
agreed to compensate you with the sum of $2.8million US dollars (Two
Million Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) we arranged your
payment of USD $2.8million by ATM card. The ATM card with security PIN
numbers must be delivered to you via {DHL or FedEx courier service}
Contact our representative Dr Abdoul Rajack, and transmit the
following details to him.
1. Your full name:…………..
2. Mobile number:…………….
3. Address to which you want us to send your credit card:…..
Contact Dr Dr Abdoul Rajack, with the email below and transfer your
details to him Email: (post.dhl@post.com)
Thank you
Mrs. Bintou Ouedraogo
United Nations Officials (UN)
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