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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:
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Jerry Seinfeld Xoxo <jerryseinfeldxoxo@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2022 11:19:16 -0700
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION!!!
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How are you doing: We are very happy to inform you that the United
Nations office (UNO) has released your fund that worth $15.5 millions
USD, It has been under the company custody for over a months and some
weeks now. But going by the president Order about the on going virus
which every airport and state was on lock down.That is what has been
delaying us and right now the Supreme High Court and new president,
Has given order to deliver all holding Fund to the rightful owners.
So you need to Reconfirm to me your full information (1) full Name,
(2) Home Address, (3) Nearest Airport, (4) A copy of Your ID card (5)
your phone number
We are look forward to hear from you for your delivery as soon as possible.
Yours faithfully.
Supreme high court .
THANK YOU..........
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