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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 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.
- diplomaticagent317@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: FedEx Shipping Center <sakana35@mail.goo.ne.jp>
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 22:28:23 +0900
Subject: Reply this Email: ( diplomaticagent317@gmail.com )
Email- ( diplomaticagent317@gmail.com )
From: FedEx Shipping Center
Hello Dear, You still have available time to claim your "Unclaimed Package" which has been in custody of your FedEx Branch Office. Send the fee and all the delivery details will be sent to you for immediate claiming of your package. We don't accept Bank Payments from now on, only gift Cards are accepted.
Urgently reply.
Home Address:
Full Name:
Whats App Number:
Phone Number:
Your Country:
Your Age & Sex:
Your Occupation:
Email Address:
Thank You
Yours Sincerely,
Mr David Gonzalez
Operations Manager
Email- ( diplomaticagent317@gmail.com )
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