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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:
- "cost of transfer" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
Fraud email example:
From: "prueba" <prueba@orion.cnc1.net>
Reply-To: rbibofindia@admin.in.th
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:46:55 -0400
Subject: Contact Reserve Bank Of India For Your Payment
Atten:dear.
This is to notify you that due to the delay your funds has been directed to
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) today as a demand draft, They were instructed to
cash it and transfer to your bank account for smooth conclusion of your
transfer to your bank account.
This is their contact information:
Customer Service Department
Reserve Bank of India
1st Floor, Amar Building
Sir P.M. Road, Fort
new delhi-400 001.
Chief General Manager
Phone Number: +918447325949
Shri Kaza Sudhakar
Email Address: ( rbibofindia@admin.in.th )
Contact them with your below information:
Name:..............
State..............
Address:...........
Age:...............
Gender:............
Phone..............
Bank name and account number
Copy of Your Identity... IF AVAILABLE
This is the deposit details
Deposit Number: RBI-101-PL45 Sort/
Clearance Code: RBI/101-45/P50
Deposit Certificate N0.: 403377
Deposit Description: DEMAND DRAFT ($3,500.000.00USD)
Be informed that the charges you will be required Which will cover the cost of
transfer(C.O.T)
Thank you and once more Congratulations!
Best Regards,
Barrister John Kennedy
Magistrate of high court
Benin republic
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