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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +4407031918452

Fraud email example:

From: "Belinda Smith" <personnel_rigstaroil@walla.com> (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:54:42 +0000
Subject: URGENT EMPLOYMENT IN THE UK.

URGENT EMPLOYMENT IN THE UK.

Dear Sir/Madam,
Rigstar Oil & Gas Industries is oblige to offer a
global employment in the three arms of the industries.

Rigstar Oil & Gas Industries shall be responsible for
the travel expenses of any successful applicant.

If you have the quest to LIVE and WORK in the UK,
please contact us or visit our website
www.rigstaroil.com for further enquiry.

Management.


Belinda Smith,
RIGSTAR OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES
14-17 High Street, Chacewater,
Truro, TR4 8LW
United Kingdom.
Phone: +44 (0) 703-191-8452
Fax: +44 (0) 870-288-7245

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam