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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million us 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: Faustin Amoussou <mfaustinamoussou@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:19:15 -0800
Subject: REPLY URGENTLY FOR MORE DETAILS.
Dear Friend,
Greetings.
How are you doing today i hope fine?
Please i came across your e-mail contact prior a private search while in
need of your assistance.
My name is Faustin Amoussou I work with the department of Audit and
accounting manager here in the Bank of Africa, There is this fund that was
keep in my custody years ago and I need your assistance for the
transferring of this fund to your bank account for both of us benefit for
life time investment and the amount is US$($18.3) million US dollars"
I have every inquiry details to make the bank believe you and release the
fund to your bank account in within 7 banking working days with your full
co-operation with me after success Note 40% for you while 60% for me after
success of the transfer of the funds to your bank account.
I AM WAITING FOR YOUR URGENT MAIL.
BEST REGARDS.
MR. FAUSTIN AMOUSSOU.
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