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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Linus Anthony <linusa080@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:03:17 -0700
Subject: Tender Supply
DEAR SIR/MADAM
WE ARE AGENTS SOURCING FOR RELIABLE COMPANIES THAT CAN SUPPLY TO OUR
GOVERNMENT YOUR PRODUCT,ETC IN A LARGER QUANTITY FOR ON GOING ECONOMIC
COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATE ( WEST AFRICA PROJECT GHANA)
EXHIBITION CONTRACT SUPPLY HERE IN GHANA.
we are interested in your product and to do business with you or your
company, let us know if you can handle this supply;we need your
product list and specification including the price. contact me with
this information Below;
PAYMENT TERMS:The terms of payment is 80% advance payment via (T/T) by
telegraphic transfer confirmed in your account before shipment and
20% will pay after you have receiver your payment /supply.after you
have received the 80% in your Bank.
Delivery date: 20 to 30 days after receipt your 80% advance payment
Mr.Linus Anthony.
(Committee Agent)
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