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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: David Miller <info@att.net>
Reply-To: paymentunit2022@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:26:44 +1000
Subject: JOB OFFER
Hello,
We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would
like you to participate.
We are accepting applications for this job. It's fun and rewarding,
and it will not affect your present work .
After you sign up you will have access to training materials.
Please send the information below to sign up.
1. Full Name :
2. Contact address:(Inclusive City State and Zip code)
3. Direct Telephone No:, ( Cell & Home )
4. Age:
5. Gender:
6. Nationality :
7. Country:
8. Present Occupation:
9. Email:
Yours sincerely.
Person: David Miller
Time: 24 Hours daily by e-mail
Processing Job-Unit.
Secret Shopper
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