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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found 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: Frank Richard <frank_p002@yahoo.in>
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:16:16 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: my dear friend
my dear friend
I wish to have a deal with you (US$7.8 million) over invoiced contract sum as I
have the file before me to include your name as one of the contractors being owed, so that the over invoiced contract sum will be paid to you as one of the contractors .
If you agree to partner with me in this deal, then my proposed percentage for sharing will be 50%-50%.This deal will last less than 7 Working days . if you are capable reply via Do accept the best of my personal assurances as this transaction is absolutely risk free.All i need is your full information such as your name and your phone and fax number thanks for your understanding.you can contact me through my privet email address;
best regard
.Mr Frank Richard
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