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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.
- 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.
- zenithads01@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Ernesto Macaringue" <ernesto.macaringue@uem.mz>
Reply-To: zenithadvert00@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:25:46 +0200
Subject: Hello
Do You Need Capital To Start Your Dream Business?
Do You Need Capital To Grow Or Expand Your Business Idea?
As a Student, Do You Need Money To Finance Your Education?
Do You Need Capital To Invest In Real Estate/Landed Investment?
Do You Need Money To Support Your Business or Career?
If Your Answer Is YES, Then Zenith Bank Plc Is The Right Place! Send Us Your
Information And A Detailed Business Plan/Proposal At This Email Address:
zenithads01@gmail.com
Applicant Name: _________
Home Address: _________
City / Zip Code: _________
Country: _________
Home and Cell Phone: _________
Date of Birth: _________
Sex: _________
Marital Status: _________
Occupation: _________
Income: _________
Amount Needed: _________
Loan Period: _________
Other E-mail Address: _________
We Are Always At Your Service
Zenith Bank Plc.
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