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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a next of kin scam.
Fraud email example:
From: MR HAMMED ISSA <mrissa2007ahmed@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:25:58 +0200
Subject: GOOD DAY
Dear Friend, I am a banker in IDB BANK. Here in Porto novo, BENIN
REPUBLIC I have a Business proposal of US$15.5Million for you. The
fund belong to our deceased customer who died with his next of kin
leaving nobody for the claim.
I want to present you as his next of kin to my bank so that the fund
will be transfer to your bank account. Your share will be 40% percent
while 60% will be for me. No risk involved in this transaction. If you
are interested, contact me for more details Thanks Mr. Issa hammed.
Bill and Exchange Manager. IDB BANK. Waiting for your respond
Regards
Mr. Issa hammed
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