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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:
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: drZakaria Ail <drzakariaail@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:25:29 +0200
Subject: Mr Zakaria Ali
Hello
I write to seek your services in a private confidential matter regarding to
a great late customer who died leaving some funds unclaimed in our bank
without any beneficiary. I am aware that you might not be related to him
but I want you to stand As the beneficiary and I will fill you in with all
documents, since I have all the details for The transfer proper.This
requires a private arrangement. Could you Perhaps be able to receive these
funds under legal claims then I will Fill you in I am willing to give you
40% at the conclusion of this business.
I will need you in legal capacity to stand as his beneficiary. I have all
the Details and will fill you in if you are really willing. Your major role
would Be either provides me with an Existing account or to open a bank
account Where the funds will be transferred.
All correspondences will be via email for now. The funds in question are
Quite large (About $3M USD). I will expect a straight answer from you. YES
or NO. If yes, then let's work out the modalities and a brief profile of
Your person is expected. Contact me immediately through my private
for details of the business.
Closing with anticipation.
Mr Zakaria Ali
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