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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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:
- "consignment " (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)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- 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.
- adhldelivery@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "DR. JOE WILFRED" <rahul_ghatelwal@ashapurnaprojects.com>
Reply-To: adhldelivery@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:34:09 -0700
Subject: Diplomat Agent in charge of your delivery.
Diplomat Agent in charge of your delivery.
Attention:
I am Diplomat Joe Wilfred; Diplomat Agent in charge of your delivery. I
have been trying to reach you for about an hour now just to inform you
about my successful arrival at the International Airport with your
package containing USD$ 15.5,000,000.00 (Fifteen Million Five Hundred
Thousand United State Dollars) which I have been instructed by the
compensation award committee to deliver to you.
Please try to reach me with +1 559-717-8607, as I can not afford to
spend more time here due to other deliveries I have to take care of in
Bangkok. I have the documents backing up your consignment as I can
accompany you to your bank where you will deposit the fund successfully
with these papers without any stress.I have more vital papers with me
but I can only present you the hard copy when I arrive at your
residence.
You may have to write directly through Email: adhldelivery@gmail.com
Kindly confirm your current delivery information to enhance security to
ensure a safe and swift delivery to your home:
Your Full Name:………………………
Your Current address:………………………
Direct cellphone Number:……………………
Closest International Airport:…………
Home Telephone:....................
Work ID:...........................
Upon confirmation of your details I will proceed with delivery
immediately.
Looking forward to hearing from you and congratulations once again.
Diplomat Joe Wilfred
Diplomatic Agent
Tel:+1 559-717-8607
Email:adhldelivery@gmail.com
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