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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)
- "time is running out" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- operationlinkk@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: qatara airways <qataraairwayslotto@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:47:26 -0700
Subject: Greetings,
I am contacting in respect of an urgent proposition as personal Aides to Lt
Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai. The immediate past chief of army staff in Nigeria,
Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai has come under severe scrutiny from the
authorities because of funds found in his custody and Properties in Dubai.
Kindly read details from the news link:
https://saharareporters.com/2022/06/25/exclusive-how-anti-graft-agency-icpc-covered-ex-army-chief-buratai-failed-submit-funds
But still not yet discovered is a sum of $12 million dollars cash deposit
in a bank there in Europe.He was able to move this money out using his
diplomatic cover as a serving Nigerian ambassador to Benin republic.We need
to secure the funds quickly to avoid it being discovered by the government
agencies in their probe.The general has instructed me to immediately secure
some other funds he has in Europe.All that is required is a credible person
who will be presented as the owner, which is why I am contacting you.The
important thing to be done is to change the details of the depositor to
your details to enable you proceed/apply to the bank to take over the
funds. You will have 30% share of the money for assisting to relocate it to
your Country.Email me at:operationlinkk@gmail.com and indicate your
interest as soon as you receive this email because time is running out.
I will give you full details when I hear from you.
I await your prompt feedback.
Thank you,
Dr Umaro Suleman
Personal Aides
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