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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 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)
- "your urgent reply" (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.
Fraud email example:
From: DHL COURIER <dhlcourieroffice1589485@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2023 11:30:03 -0700
Subject: Confidential/Urgent Deal
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*Confidential/Urgent Deal*
*From Mr. Kwadjo Philip*
*Email: **kwadjophilip020@yandex.com <kwadjophilip020@yandex.com>*
*Dear Friend,*
*My name is Mr. Kwadjo Philip, a banker. I want to transfer the sum of
US$45.5 Million Dollars belonging to our deceased customer who died with*
*his entire family in the Iraq War leaving nobody for the claim and as
such, I decided to contact you so that we will join hands to claim the
fund. Your*
*share is 40% while 60% for me.*
*This transaction is 100% risky free so Please, I need your urgent reply
for more details only if you can work with me for our mutual benefit of
both of us and our family.Reply here for more
details: kwadjophilip020@yandex.com <kwadjophilip020@yandex.com> *
*Best Regards,*
*Dr. Kwadjo Philip.*
*Email **kwadjophilip020@yandex.com <kwadjophilip020@yandex.com>*
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