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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "i will like you to " (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.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- smith.fbco@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Smith Wilson" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2013 21:24:49 +0100
Subject: GOD IS GREAT!!!( Earn Lucurative Salary weekly.(JOB OFFER).
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Mr.Smith Wilson, a consultant for First Baptist Charity Organization across the Globe.Our charity organization is for
the disabled and the less-privileged children across the globe. We have so many donors that are willing to help the
organization by donating what they have financially. We have many donors in the USA that are willing to donate to us, but the
only problem we have now is that we need an someone in USA that will represent us to receive the funds in the USA will be
paid 10% per job done .If you are interested in our offer, In order for us to reach you. i will like you to get back to us
with the following information:-
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
CONTACT ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP:
COUNTRY:
PHONE NUMBERS:
OCCUPATION:
AGE:
SEX:
Thanks for your anticipated action and May GOD ALMIGTHY be with you and bless you as you respond.N.B. ( DO SEND ANY REPLY TO
smith.fbco@gmail.com).
Mr.Smith Wilson
Consultant.
FIRST BAPTIST CHARITY ORGANIZATION
1001 Deddington
Banbury OX15 0SW UK
Email:( smith.fbco@gmail.com ) I wait the details as
soon as possible.
Best Regards.
Smith Wilson
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