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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:
- "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "lome togo" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Barr Tam David <barr.tamdavid2@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:30:52 +0000
Subject: Important Matter to discuss
Dear sir,
I was directed to contact you through my bank affiliate contact as a
reliable person.
I am a banker in my country Lome Togo.
I am an accountant with my bank.
I have an important thing to discuss with you if you can permit me.
Waiting for your urgent response.
Preferably,I will like to discuss this on phone with you
Send me your direct mobile telephone where I can contact you.
Tam David
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