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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:
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Isaac <wegawendy70@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:27:26 -0700
Subject: YES WE CAN
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Greetings,.
I am a retired accountant with (Absa) Barclays Bank. The arrangement of
this deal is for you to only assist me have the said fund transfer into
your bank account through the bank internet online banking transaction.
The said fund is (USD$4,530,000.00) four Million Five Hundred and thirty
Thousand United State Dollars Only. And will like you to work with my
advice so that we will not make any mistake. Since the transfer will go
through online that means there will be no delays for immediate transfer,
will also like to offer you %40 for the total funds as commission.If you
are not willing to assist me on this proposal please don't reply to me
Yours faithfully.
Mr Isaac Kwesi.
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