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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:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +27810563646 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- joymajamin.un@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: HELP NEPAL NOW <bondbanksecurity@gmail.com>
Reply-To: help01peopleof.nepal@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 4 May 2015 05:09:55 +0200
Subject: =?UTF-8?Q?PLEASE_LET=E2=80=99S=E2=80=99_HELP_THE_PEOPLE_OF_NEPAL?=

United Nations High Commissioner

For Refugees (UNHCR)

Street: Metropark Building,

8th Floor, 351 Schoeman

Street, Pretoria

Republic of South Africa

* Attention: To whom it may concern.*

*We are using this medium to reach you about the dire need of your
assistance to help the needy in earthquake stricken country of Nepal. Lots
of lives were lost, buildings collapsed, there is an urgent humanitarian
need as your contribution is very essential. This is the worst earthquake
to hit the area in more than 200 years. Entire communities have been ripped
apart and as many as 2 million people have been directly affected,
including tens of thousands displaced.*

*We have directed this means of contact individuals to respond with a
swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives. Personnel from the
United States and our partners in the international community are on the
ground in damaged areas right now, working side by side with the Nepal
people. They're providing food, water, and sanitation supplies, saving
lives and helping Nepal, please your help is also needed.*

*Despite the fact that we are experiencing tough financial times now, we
encourage those who can reach out and help. It's time like this that we
must show the kind of compassion and humanity that has defined the best of
our national character for generations.*

*PLEASE FOR NOW YOU CAN SEND YOUR DONATIONS BY WESTERN UNION TO OUR HELP
NEPAL SOUTH AFRICA COORDINATOR JOY MAJAMINI SIBANDA WITH THE BELOW
INFORMATION, NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL HELP AND GOD WILL BLESS YOU PLEASE NOTE
THAT YOUR SENDING REFERENCE WILL BE (GIFT)!!*

*Receiver Name: Joy Majamini Sibanda*

*Email: joymajamin.un@gmail.com <joymajamin.un@gmail.com>*

*Location: 12 Santon Street, Santon Gauteng *

* Johannesburg South Africa.*

* Please if you make any donation kindly send to us the Senderâ€™s Name and
Address, Reference Numbers and attached copy of the payment Slip for easy
confirmation. As this story continues to unfold, I hope you will continue
to keep the people of Nepal in your thoughts and prayers, as well as the
many Nepal-Americans who have done so much to enrich our country and who
are worried about friends and loved ones in this time of need.*

*Thank you and remain Blessed.*

*Truly Yours,*

Miss. Valerie Amos

Office of the Chief Director

(United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Tel: +27 810 563 646

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