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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:
- "mohd.yusufid@gmx.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mohd. latif idris" <info@admin.org>
Reply-To: mohd.yusufid@gmx.com
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:19:58 +0800 (MYT)
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL!!!
Good Day,
My name is Mohd. Idris Yusuf from Bristol,citizen of United Kingdom
although Kuwait origin,Am pleased to write you as i truly need your guide
in my investment scheme in your country.I found your email during my
investment search so i contact you on this vital issue which i see as
being important in your country through you.It will be my pleasure and
sincere desire to have you for your guidance and direction towards
managing my funds for investment in your country. The Project Planning/
Hotel resort and Shopping malls. I have decided to establish a
partnership contact with you for project assistance in your
country..There are few basic things i would like you to assist me in;
(1)How to register the company name.
(2)Your assistance to carry out feasibility study on lucrative
areas/choice of investment that will benefit us.
(3)How much capital will be sufficient.
(4)Security of the investment and continuity.
Please, send me your details in your response to this mail to enhance
effective/constant communication as I have urgent intention to invest in
your country.
(a) Your Profession.
(b) Your Full Name.
(c)Your Full Adress.
(d) Your detailed profile of yourself and company if any.
Thanks for your anticipated honesty.
Yours sincerely,
Mohd. Idris Yusuf
mohd.yusufid@gmx.com
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