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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:
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- 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.
- jemillas872@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Abdull Ahmohad" <abdullahmohad02@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2023 09:39:10 +0100
Subject: Attention Dear Customer
Attention Dear Customer
I write to notify you that the bank management have made the arrangement
with the issuing bank that will transfer your awaited total fund (U.S.
$10,500,000.00) to your nominated bank account without further delay. If
you wish to receive your fund through online wire transfer,below is the
contact information of the bank contact person incharge Contact him as soon
as you can so he will instruct you further on how to receive your fund.
Bank Director:Dr.Jemi Smith
Bank Name: Swift Asset Bank
Bank E Mail:jemillas872@gmail.com
BankTel/WhatsApp Number:+22664766187
Do let me know once you contact them and I promise you must receive your
funds without any problem.
Thanks and God bless you my dear
Mr.Abdul Ahmohad
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