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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.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- smithmark738@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: mark smith <smithmark738@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 15:40:01 +0100
Subject: BOOKING CHAUFUER SERVIC!
Hello
I Would Be Coming Into The Country For A Business Meeting And Conference. I
Would Love To Get The Quote For A Vehicle(S) For 15 Delegates. This Could Be
ANY Of The Following: Limousine, Sedans, Minibus, Vans Or Any Two Cars That
Can Carry 5 Or 6 Persons. Please Let Me Know What You Can Offer/Types Of
Vehicles You Have.
Date: 1ST May 2011 TO 30TH JUNE 2011 Maximum Duration Of Service: 10 Hours
Per Day.The Price Should Be Based On A 10 Hour/ Day. Let Me Have The Quote
In The Format Below:
Price Per Hour/:........................
Price Per A Day:...............
Total Cost For 2 Months:..................
Types Of Credit Cards Accepted:.........
What Areas Do You Cover/Operate?.........
I Have Contacted An Agent That Would Provide Us With Accommodation. I Will
Forward To You Our Hotel Address And Times For The Car Service Within 3 To 4
Days Before Our Arrival. This Is To Enable Me Confirm The Final Itinerary
With My Clients. Our Destination Is Basically From The Airport To The Hotel
And Then To The Venue Of The Conference. Please Advise The Areas You
Cover/Operate? so please contact me through my personal email address (
smithmark738@hotmail.com) thank you.
Regards
SMITH MARK
65B Montaque Street
London WC1B 5BP
smithmark738@hotmail.com
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