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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Michael <sec1courier.dispatchslg@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mattahkofi@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:12:46 +0100
Subject: cooperation
Dear Friend
I got your contact from a directory in my search for a
trustworthy and reliable partner for a business deal. I contacted you
So that we can work together, I have a business transaction with a huge sum
in USD that will be of benefit for you and me that can take a maximum of
seven working days to process into your choice bank account, this fund came
As a result of an abandoned depository made by a foreign investor for
an Investment
program that has remained dormant for years now, I discovered that the escrow
account holder died without will on the depository .
The payment will come from one bank to your bank account, if you accept to
work with me,the proceeds will be shared 50-50 between both of us after
completion as this is a two man transaction, this is my official
proposal to you to become my partner and i want you to take my word as
that of a serious man with heart for equal who wish to accomplish
this task with a kind person like you hoping that the end will justify
the means. You must be rest assured that there’s no risk involved as everything
that must lead to successful claims and transfer of the fund must be
legally processed for and secured on your name as the rightful
beneficiary. Feel free to ask any question of concern and I will
address it to the best of my ability.
Thanking you in anticipation and understanding
Regards
Michael
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