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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.
- 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.
- johnpule753@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Jan Kenneth Eliasson" <emaeyakonline@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Johnpule753@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2023 10:04:24 -0700
Subject: Your first payment is ready for collection immediately
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attention,
Following the IMF order to pay 8.5 million euros each through the
Euro clear Dubai to all scam victims, we would like to inform you
that your email address was one of the lucky one's to receive this
award. You will receive $5000 USD daily until the entire amount is transferred
to you in full unless otherwise. Today we have already sent you $5000
to make sure
there is no error. The reference information can now only be
forwarded after you confirm the following:
1. Your name ............
2. Your address .........
3.Your phone ..............
4.Your country..........
5.Your job ........
6. Your age........
7.Your ?? Map ........
The above information should be sent to the following address: Mr. John Pule
Secret code: MGX678G. Note: Your file will expire after 7 days if no
response is received. We then have no choice but to return your fund
to the IMF as unclaimed ASET Your quick reply will improve our service,
thanks for your cooperation
Greetings,
Mr. Jan Kenneth Eliasson (<Johnpule753@gmail.com)
Information Minister Euro Clear Dubai
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