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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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Fraud email example:

From: " Alpha Heater (1) " <00a09c9e@opayq.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:17:49 +0200
Subject: Heat Up any Room FAST with this latest breakthrough of 2023

 

This powerful heater cozies up any room… and uses LESS ENERGY than a furnace.

It has built-in safety features that are essential for homes with families, like:

  • Auto shut off
  • Heat sensor (won't overheat)
  • Tip over protection
  • Built-in custom timer
  • Adjustable temperature

MANY AMERICANS have already made the switch and are currently paying lower heating bills.

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This advertisement is sent on behalf of:
Alpha Heater
220 Faraday Avenue
Suite 103
Jackson, NJ 08527

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