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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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: WORLDBANK GROUP <fundstransferunit24@msn.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 10:23:58 +0000
Subject: INTRUCTIONS URGENTLY
Attention
A financier did offered to assist you with the process of funding's
towards the completion of your transaction to enable you secure your two
million dollars approved funds as approved via bank Transfer or swift Atm
card.
Confirm to me whether you have received any check as dispatched via the
financier with the world bank Group
If Yes,what happen to the check as you received?
If you did not receive any check dispatched,
Reconfirm your postal mailing address to were you are going to receive
the swift ATM card
There is a deadling stipulated and you need to be very fast in making
this confirmation in order to make your transaction a success
Confirm the ideal time we can get through your tel number and confirm also
Your Mobile Telephone.
You can further check your name and tally transaction number on the Official
Gazzeth as released.This is uploaded to a secured site with this communication email
Address.
You are to sign in into the site with your email address in order to view your
name and confirm your transaction status accordingly.
Visit the below website and follow the instructions accordingly
http://www.socialbrandedu.com/wp-mods/tradnet/doc/ad/
The swift Atm card is with the delivery courier and will be delivered to you
with promotness.Do indicate your Postal mailing address to receive the package .
should you opt for a telegraphic transfer,do indicate also
Follow instructions as directed and confirm if you were able to view your name on the
approval list.If yes,what is the number you were on the list?
Best Regards
Mr Hope Grant
Coordinator of payments
World Bank Group
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