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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "consignment " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
Fraud email example:
From: "Rev. Dr. GODSWILL DOSIAH" <adaman_ant@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: "Rev. Dr. GODSWILL DOSIAH" <dip_stanley@yeah.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:19:34 +0900 (JST)
Subject: NOTE:THIS IS YOUR PACKAGE REGISTERED CODE NO OVX950
NOTE:THIS IS YOUR PACKAGE REGISTERED CODE NO OVX950
Please it's my pleasure to inform about the ongoing delivering of your fund, with
the DHL Courier Service Benin Republic, The said consignment was registered
finally by the British High Commission (BHC),Worth's of $10.5 million.
The Registration took place yesterday again by BHC to avoid any complicated news
which might stop the delivery from getting to your door step.
You're please to give us an immediate comply in this matter by reconfirming
your details to the DHL Agent, Agent. Stanley White, He's under the process of
the delivery now in Atlanta GA. Kindly confirm your details without delay.
Your Full Name
Mobile Phone Number
Current Home Address
Fax Number
City
Nearest Airport
His details stated below:
Agent Name: Comrade. Stanley White
his name is Comrade. Stanley White
Email;(click reply)
SECURITY CODE EYTU.3055WEZ.263
SHIPMENT CODE GJK72DWQ
TRANSACTION CODE 7126.JLFS.7138.17305
PACKAGE REGISTERED CODE NO OVX950.
CERTIFICATE DEPOSIT CODE MCBS.PQLE.2-6.41
SINCERELY
Rev. Dr. GODSWILL DOSIAH
CALL ME AFTER GOING THROUGH
THE EMAIL +229-6847-5742 text or call
The Director of DHL Courier Company
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