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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:
- "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)
- "million 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: MR PETUS WILLIAMS <mrslindavictoria@gmail.com>
Reply-To: petuswilliams@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2023 00:38:05 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION:FUND APPROVED PAYMENT RELEASE OF ($10,500,000)
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ATTENTION
Your package worth the total sum of $15.5 Million United State Dollars
in an Consignment box s here in our office. It was deposited to this
office by the United
Nations {HEAD CONSULTANT} saying that it was won by your email address
in their ongoing online random selection Compensation Program 2021 in
association with the
International Corporation San Diego OIL & GAS LTD.
What you have to do now is to fill the details below and as soon as we
confirm your details our delivery team will commence with the delivery
of your package to your
designated address immediately.
You would required to submit information below such as:
Your Full Name:
Your Home address
Your Phone Number:
Your NEAREST AIRPORT:
Your Country
Your ID Card
We shall proceed on your delivery as soon as we confirm your information
We await your prompt positive response.
******************Â********************
REGARDS
Mr Petus Williams
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