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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:
- "info.officemail@barid.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Frank " <uch11@oyillamedical.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <contact.officemail@barid.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 19:05:05 +0700
Subject: HAPPY NEW YEAR GOOD NEWS...
Hello,
Please be informed we have completed every necessary process regarding your fund. All you need to do is provide the following information’s below to the account officer whose contact information you will find enclosed to this email and your funds will be transferred immediately but you must ensure you have a valid account which must be a checking account or company account.
We shall not be held responsible for any further delays if you fail to act immediately.
ACCOUNT NAME:
ACCOUNT BENEFICIARY ADDRESS:
ACCOUNT BENEFICIARY PHONE NUMBER:
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
SWIFT CODE:
ROUTINE NUMBER:
TYPE OF ACCOUNT:
BANK NAME:
BANK ADDRESS:
BANK PHONE NUMBER:
ACCOUNT OFFICER'S CONTACT DETAILS
Name: Frank Anderson
Email: info.officemail@barid.com
Phone: 805-665-4918
Thank you,
Jeffrey Meyer
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