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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Philips Johnson <philipsjohnson6@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2015 19:53:58 -0700
Subject: URGENT NEED OF AN AGENT IN CANADA AND USA
Dear Friend,
We are urgently in need of an agent in Canada and USA.
in the area of been our financial middle person. And if you
operate with any of this Bank mentioned below will be an
added advantage to you.
Bank of Canada
Bank of America
Region Bank
Navy Federal Credit Union
U.S.A.A
P.N.C. etc.
We can also provide you with up to $8.5 Million funds at
2%pa soft loan so that you may lend to any company of your
choice and if you are capable of handling it then lucky for you
provided you make returns each year.
This transaction shall be executed under legitimate and legal
procedures that will protect you from any breach of both local
and international Laws.
Please note that you may decide to use a newly opened account for it
must not be an old account. Join us toady and make cool money for
your self, please revert back if our proposal interest you.
Best Regards,
Philips Johnson
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