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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:
- "million 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: Speed Delivery <speeddelivery515@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:58:51 +0000
Subject: DEAR BENEFICIAL OF $7.5 MILLION DOLLARS
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Greetings To You.
I am Mr.Mc LOUIE HOWARD . Delivery man From U.S. Customs and Border
Protection
This message is very important and should be regarded as such this is the
third time that I sent you this mail without a response from you. I wish
to inform you that we have completed all the necessary arrangement
needed on your Compensation Funds to be deposited in your personal account
immediately.
We are awaiting to receive the following
information from you today your bank details to credit your total
amount $7.5 Million
dollars fund that was compensated to you from scam victims your email
was found in the list and you are rewarded for it
The well Fargo bank has agreed to transfer your money through bank to bank
wire transfer You are request to send your bank details for immediately
transfer to reflect into your account immediately after the transfer
Kindly fill the following information and get back to me.
Wells Fargo Bank Deposited to refund your money back:
Bank Name
Account : Number
Holder's Address:
Routing: Number
Account: Name
Source of Funds:
Phone Number:
Best Regards
MR. LOUIE HOWARD
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