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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:
- "million 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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: WORLD BANK GROUP <paulgeorge2010@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:34:05 +0000
Subject: FUNDS TRANSFER CONFIRMATION DETAILS
Attention
In follow up to my earlier email to you.I have checked the file
properly and discovered that,the first
installment approved funds to you which amounts to two million dollars
is scheduled to come to you via
swift ATM card and not bank transfer.
I also wish to notify you that upon receipt of the swift ATM card in
your possession.you shall need to activate same via the
office as accredited.The card is a visa,unipay verified card.You can
use to withdraw daily ten thousand dollars maximum via
accredited ATM machine with either visa or unipay log.This is to
complete the processing of your transaction in order to update
our record.Note that this is the final notification and final access
you can ever have on this transaction.Should
you fail to comply accordingly,you shall be consider the transaction
over as funds shall be reverted to Charity as
nominated by the United Nations
This is in according to the section 12 SUB SECTION 210 OF
International payment in regards to the Geneva accord.
Confirm your exact mailing address towards the dispatch of this Swift ATM Card
Full name
Address.
city
State
Country
Mobile Tel number
Age
Occupation
Have this done promptly as the ATM card shall be delivered to you
within six working days
Further instructions.information shall be accorded you once we hear from you
Best Regards
Mr Paul George
Coordinator of foreign payment
world Bank Group
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