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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:
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "berty_agent@morgan-ritz.co.cc" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Morgan Ritz Ltd" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:31:09 +0530
Subject: REPRESENTATIVE OFFER
Morgan Ritz (UK) Ltd
Dear Sir/Ma,
We are into hospitality and brokering business with location in UK, with decades of experience. We have an Investment deal in your country on behalf of a client of our firm. This deal will involve the eventual Investment of USD$5M (Five Million Dollars) in your country.
We are by this letter offering you our partnership, so as to allow us have you as representative and manager of invested funds in your country.
Since we cannot determine if this email is still functional and also your willingness we have kept this proposal brief.
If you are Interested in this offer of partnership, please respond and give us your full contact details plus company profile, and in response we will send you an elaborate proposal and details of this offer.
E-Mail: berty_agent@morgan-ritz.co.cc
www.morgan-ritz.co.cc
Your expedient response will be appreciated
Regards
Dr. Sam Morgan
Executive Director
For: Morgan Ritz (UK) Ltd
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