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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: info@gc-3.com
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 13:01:19 +0000
Subject: Balance payment- Pls send the BL
Dear Sir/Madam,
Kindly check the attached scanned copy of the balance
Payment Slip
Transfer made to your Bank Account this Morning by your
Customer today.
Please check for confirmation if the Transfer was made into the right
bank account and get back to us urgently.
Please confirm receipt.
Regards,
Md. Surya djaya
KWL.SMT.05.VII Cabang Askum Pekanbaru
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