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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: ala.melkumyan@gmx.com
Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 02:17:15 -0700
Subject: Re: Remittance update
Hello,
So sorry for the late response, it was due to logistics on the complexity
of your payment. We have however resolved the 70% installmental payments
of your fees, the balance 30% will be paid in 72 Hours from today.
Kindly find attached the swift remittance copies of your payment and
confirm from your bank its reflection into your account.
Regards,
Ala.
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