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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Oscar Mike" <norobulus69@gmail.com>
Date:
Subject:
Hello My name is Mr Oscar Mike.
I have registered your ATM MASTER CARD with UPS COMPANY today as
agreed and the delivery will take off today based on my agreement with
UPS Director Amount in the Card is US$15.7 Million and the access
Pin code will be released upon delivery. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Reconfirm
your current delivery address to me,
1, Your Full Name...................
2, city and state :......................
3, receiving address..............
4,Phone number..................
6, Copy of id..................
Contact UPS Company with this Email ( redacted@domain.name )
They WhatsApp number +22953480690
Best regard.
Thanks you
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