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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Central Bank Plc" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <cbnadekunleelvis@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:32:41 -0500
Subject: THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR UNPAID FUND
It is by the grace of God that i received Christ, knowing the truth and truth have set me free. Having known the truth i had no choice than to do what is Lawful and Right in the sight of God for eternal life and in the sight of man for witness of God as a mercy and glory upon my life. I am Mr. Elvis Adekunle a computer scientist working with central bank of Nigeria. I just started work with (C.B.N) central bank of Nigeria and here to tell you all the truth behind why you have not yet get your fund release/transfer to you. And you have receiving ATM ans still yet you got nothing.
Do get in touch with me immediately to conclude this final transaction immediately,
Regards,
Mr.Elvis Adekunle.
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