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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 beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Donald Deloney FRB" <deloneydonald55@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:23:34 -0200
Subject: Dear Friend,
Dear Beneficiary,
I am Donald Deloney; in the Surveillance unit of Federal Reserve Bank New York, few days ago a silver metal box were intercepted by the customs at the JFK airport and brought to the Federal Reserve Bank,The box contained US$100 bills to the amount of US$5 million.
I was mandated to examine the box and upon my examination; I found out it was actually brought in from Africa and the first bail were stamped apparently to deceive the US customs.
My purpose of contacting you is to know, if we can do business together concerning the funds in question. Further details would be giving upon your response to this message.
Yours Sincerely
Mr.Donald Deloney FRB.
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