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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:
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
Fraud email example:
From: "Rosni Binti Hj YAHYA" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <rosnibinti2@ovi.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:56:44 -0700
Subject: This is a Sisterly call from Brunei - And I look forward to your prompt response.
Mrs.Rosni Binti Hj YAHYA..
Brunei.
Greeting to you in the name of our God almighty,
I am ROSNI binti Hj YAHYA from Brunei and had a relationship once with a Swedish citizen named Mr Author Billings who died in a Plane Crash in 2004 on his way to inspect the works in one of his contract rig sites on a chattered jet like you may have been informed., whom was an Oil Consultant/ Contractor with America National Petroleum Corporation America for nine years And base on my strong religious believe and faith I decided not to remarry.
Before the death of my late husband, he made a deposit of US$8.5 Million (United States Dollars) with CITIBANK in USA. unfortunately recently I was diagnosed of a terminal sickness (cancer). having known my health condition, on humanitarian purpose I decided to donate through you to persons, religious bodies and orphanage homes around the world. I shall release the Bank contact detail and every other info you might need upon receiving you're reply...pls contact me via email I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my relatives around me always.
Note...my wish is for the reason of given out this sums of money be justified and accomplished by you. do not use this fund ungodly or for other purpose than promoting the work of God and taking care of the needs and helpless.
My friend I'm not afraid of death for God Almighty is with me but always pray for me and be prayerful all through your life. however any delay in your reply will give room to source for an individual or Religious body for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein.
Hope to receive your response ASAP for more details.
Remain blessed
Mrs.ROSNI binti Hj YAHYA.
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