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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.
Fraud email example:
From: "mark" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:13:00 -0700
Subject: salesorder@mysistar.com.my
According to the new development of this Government your awarded
Next of kin fund of $10,500.000.00
has been transferred to one of the best bitcoin investment firm, Due to lots of
taxes and clearances impose over this Inheritance.
the board of directors of first Abu Dhabi bank has decided to reinvest this fund for you with legal bitcoin investment firm
where it can earn you profits every 24hrs, You'll have to contact the director of the bitcoin
investment company. through his phone number and personal email secured
for more details about your fund deposited with them.
Here is the director Full details:
Names: Dennis lynch
Email: admin@acquirenetworks.com
Tell +1 (775) 572-9809
They will furnish you with all the access.
Be informed that your fund has been approved and available. Kindly contact them
asap and also check your email for deposit notification.
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