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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: mohammed abacha <mohammedabacha817@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:43:26 +0100
Subject: SEE THE ATTCHMENT LINK AND CONFIRM YOUR PRODUCT
Dear sir
sequel to your product
we will like you to have a look at our own brand desighn and know if your
company can
produce to our test,i got your details from 2014 china import and export
far catologu
see our company link,we need urgent answer
http://www.suppliersportal.me.pn/weblogin.html
thanks
Nikolai
PURCHASING MANAGER
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