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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Miguel Brick City Motors" <brickscity@c-panel.biz>
Reply-To: "Miguel Brick City Motors" <miguel.brickcitymotors@dr.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:49:11 -0800
Subject: Attn: Auction sales on used cars!..


Dear Sir/Madam,
We are an American car export company selling American cars both New and Used foreign cars. We export American and Japanese used cars to various countries in the world. We have extensive stocks of Japanese used cars and American cars which satisfy your needs. We guarantee Good condition, Good price, Quick service.
Right now we are giving discount prices on Toyota Land cruisers, Prado and Double Cabin Toyota Hilux pick- up,Toyota Camry and much more.
We have over 21,000 units in stocks and you could be lucky to get 1 unit for yourself, We are giving discount prices because it is our marketing strategy to attract more customers in Africa, Middle east and in the world at large.
We also need sales agent/representatives in your country.
Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
MIGUEL - Sales Manager
Phone: +1 (317) 300-5605
Brick City Motors
346 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
www.brickcitymotors.com


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