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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found 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: info@red.com
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:16:22 +0800
Subject: Re:
Agency Newsletter
Every person dreams about meeting someone
who will complete him or her.
Nobody is aware when and where it will take place,
but if we are ready and willing,
we can achieve it.
International Marriage
agency is one of the modern ways
of interaction
for the men who dream about meeting Russian
or the Ukrainian dear friends.
Everything is comfortable and
there is always a chance to find a woman of your dream
Many Russian
future wives are waiting for their soul mates and
there is always a chance it-s you!
Visit us to check it out!
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