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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:
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Sampson Hens" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:52:23 +0100
Subject: Am waiting for your reply...
Good day,
May I ask if you would be eligible to pursue a Business Proposal sum of 5.500,000.00 USD (Five Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) Only with me.If you don't mind? Let me know if you are interested and get back to me with your contact details as follow,
1. Your full name….
2. Direct Mobile Number…..
3. Contact Address…..
4. Sex/Age….....
5. Marrital Status…….
6. Occupation…..
7. Country Of Origin......
The transaction details Evidence await your positive and interested reply.
Regards,
Mr.Sampson Hens
Tel : 00226-76-772-284
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