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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "a diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- jgorman@deliveryman.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Kwaten Cash Management Services & Logistics" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jgorman@deliveryman.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:07:55 +0100
Subject: Your Funds Delivery Notice
Jonathan Gorman
Kwaten Cash Management Services & Logistics
jgorman@deliveryman.com
We are a reputable solutions and security service provider in the Diplomatic Circle. We offer accelerated pick-up schedules and can make guaranteed special deliveries within specific time frames on short notice. We provide timely, same-day delivery service to beneficiaries and provide special services or meet unique needs at specific locations.
Due to the fact that we work solely for diplomats and government entities, our operations are not made public.
We have been contracted by a Diplomat of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to effect the delivery of a valuable package. We were informed that the package contains Fifteen Million,Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars in cash.
The package is something you have been expecting for a while but have been unable to receive.I am pleased to inform you that the wait is over.
Our firm has diplomatic immunity in 130 countries and can move cash and other valuables within these 130 countries without problem. Fortunately, your country is on the list of the countries where we can operate.So, it will be easy to move the valuable to you without delay.
Delivery of your valuable scheduled for this week and you need to provide the following information so we can expedite
1. Telephone and Mobile or Cell Phone Numbers
2. The specific Address where you want the valuables delivered. Please note P.O.Box is not permissible.
Your quick response will facilitate the speedy delivery of the package to you.
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