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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:
- "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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Amir Yussef <hamiryussef@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:49:45 -0700
Subject: CARD DEPT
You Are Hereby Notified That Your Inheritance/Contract Payment Of Four
Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Has Been Approved to be
paid to you through ATM VISA CARD.
You Are Advised To Re-Confirm To Us The Below Information Or Call Me
Immediately For More Details:-
Your Full Names::::
Your Full Mailing Address (Not P.O.Box)
Your Home Phone Number And Cell Phone::::
Your Fax Number If Any::::
Occupation: : : :
Gender: : : :
Mr.Mike Owen
ATM VISA CARD DEPT
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