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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:
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: drzuma collins <drzumcollins1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:05:15 +0100
Subject: Your Fund Has Been Deposited To Highest Bank in Asia
Attention Dear Fund Owner.
The federal government of Benin Republic has this morning declared an
immediate release of your cheque valued $2.500,000,00Usd to be release
to you through the highest bank in Asia country which is Reserve
Online Bank Of India.
You are advise to delete all the contact you have with Benin Republic
and Nigeria regards to any transfer of your fund and focus on the
Online Reserve Bank Of India which is capable to get your fund direct
to your bank account.
You are advise to contact the Reserve Bank Of India special Adviser
through this information below.
Reserve Bank Of India Special Adviser....Mr.Muyni Sanjay
Email( muyasanjay@live.com
This is the only way you will receive your fund and tell them that it
is your compensation for your past effort in Africa.
Goodluck and try to follow their instruction because india has the
best banking service all over the world ok.
Barr. Hill Brown
West Africa International
Fund Release General Oversea.
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