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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:
- "anita1kind@lybach.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: "Anita Kazim" <anita1kind@lybach.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:06:43 -0400
Subject: Hello
Hello dear
My Name is Anita, How are you today? I enjoy the company of true friends. I will
like to introduce my self better and share passionate of friendship with you.
could you please mail me at (anita1kind@lybach.com) for more detail about me and
my picture.
I will be waiting for your mail because i have an important issue to discuss
with you. Take care of yourself and have a nice day.
Best Regards
anita.
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