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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Brick City Motors" <bricks.citymotors@insurer.com>
Reply-To: brickscitymotors@insurer.com
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:49:01 +0200
Subject: Hurry Now! Car Sales Seasonal Offer

Hello,

Compliments!

We are specialized in the sales of automobile such as SUVS,SALON
CARS,SEDAN CARS,HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES and other cars of interest etc, just
make your choice known to us.

Vehicles like TOYOTA, FORD, GMC, CHEVY, BMW, MERCEDES BENZ, DAEWOO,
HYUNDAI, PEUGEOT and so on. Best service,good quality,competitive price.

HURRAY AND ORDER NOW TO BENEFIT FROM OUR SPECIAL XMAS/NEW YEAR OFFERS OF
25% DISCOUNT SALES.

If you are interested to own a dream car of your own, please email us and
let's communicate more. Hope to find a way to cooperate with you!

Thanks a lot and waiting to hear from you!

YOURS SINCERELY,

MIGUEL - Sales Manager
HOT LINE: 317-300-5605
Brick City Motors
346 Broadway Newark, NJ 07104
www.brickcitymotors.com

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