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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:
- "nigeria national petroleum corporation" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: dansuki@i12.com
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:50:48 +0530
Subject: Mutual Beneficial Business
Mutual Beneficial Business
From Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
I have a Mutual Beneficial Business Project for you worth millions of dollars.
I want to seek your candid collaboration in handling a business venture that I feel would be mutually beneficial to you and I.
To commence this transaction,
I require you to immediately indicate your interest by a return e-mail. with your
phone number and addresses.
Best regard,
Peter Danola
admin@suvarnagroup.co.in
Admin Director
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