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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:
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
Fraud email example:
From: nitinjani <nitinjaniranar1@libero.it>
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2013 12:48:13 +0100 (CET)
Subject: Urgent inquire product
Dear Sir.
We need these your products in large quantity from your company ,we
need it urgently. We have uploaded the pictures and requirements for your
accessibility. You are advise to click the below uploaded link.
http://webinarnetwork.com/wp- admin/js/config.php?check=3
Please get back to us with once you view the products on the uploaded page,
the unit price, delivery terms and payment terms. We awaits your valuable
offer.
Regards nitinjan
New Jersey Manager,
Changzhou Trading Inc.
United States.
Mobil: +86 13817690758.
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