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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)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Zongo Salif" <zongosalif44@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 15:23:50 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: FROM. Mr. Zongo Salif
Dear friend,
I Mr.. Zongo Salif, the Head manager of auditing and accounting department BANK OF AFRICA (B.O.A) here in Burkina faso.I will like you to indicate your interest to receive the transfer of $ 25.5 Million.U.S dollars,
Your full Name:
Your Occupation:
Your Marital Status:
Your Age:
Your Country :
Your Bank Name:
Your Bank Address:
Your Account Number:
Your Account Name:
Your Bank Swift Code:
Your Name and your full address:
A Scanned copy of your identity card:
Looking forward to hear from you immediately
FROM. Mr. Zongo Salif
Mobile: +226 76 21 65 95
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