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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:
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "obedmeriwa@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
Fraud email example:
From: obed meriwa <obedmeriwa194@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2014 19:35:05 +0100
Subject: Barrister Obed Meriwa
I am looking for relatives of my late client who lost their lives in
Libya, Gaddafi during the crisis and war and left $ 19. million, I am
his personal adviser and I am looking for his next of kin, please
contact me immediately back through e-mail for vital information,i
need you to help me claim funds.
Please I would appreciate your urgent attention after going through my
email for more details.
Sincerely,
Barrister Obed Meriwa
+22899724019
Contact Email>obedmeriwa@live.com
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