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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states 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: Michael Thompson <rv884382@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Godgift147@outlook.com
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:13:07 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION LUCKY WINNER
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Attention
it’s my pleasure to have you here the fact is that your BMW Lottery
Funds worth $8 Million United States dollars is right here in New York
at my office with a brand-new BMW X6 Car all in your name and My name
is Michael Thompson I’m the man in charge of the transaction so please
kindly fill your full
delivery information regarding the delivery of your funds and your BMW
Brand new car Thanks,
You can text me at {+1 (240) 903-4042
Below Is the needed details
Full name :::
Home address :::
Phone number :::
Thanks, and I’ll be looking forward to your feedback
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