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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Goeffs Brunts" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:19:43 +0100
Subject: Part Time Job Offer For Real $$$
Hello,
I have a Part time job offer for you which entails the Printing
and Issuing of checks to our customers in the states. You will be
provided with everything needed EXCEPT the PRINTER (Preferably Laser Printer),
so you have to have a printer to qualify and there will be an online tutorial for you so
you will understand fully what the job entails, get back to me if
interested for more details.
The Job consist more of CHATTING so you should also try to get a yahoo
messanger ID so i can give you online tutorials about the job.
This is a chance for you to make Extra $$$ Easily, Your Swift Response
will be Appreciated!
NB: This Job is not 100% Legit BUT its 100% UNTRACEABLE AND RISK FREE!
Your Swift Response will be highly appreciated.
Churchill.
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