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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 mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447035905946 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
Fraud email example:
From: Joachim Von-Braun <jvonbraun.oios@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:27:57 +0100
Subject: Real estate investment
Attention
This is to bring to your notice that i want to invest in real estate
in your country and i will be needing your expertise advise to help me
out, i am in need of this due to the present situation globally as
regards investing in real estate.
If you are interested, kindly respond so that i can update you
further. You can also reach me on my cellphone +44-703-5905946.
Awaiting your response.
Regards.
Mr. Joachim Von-Braun
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