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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand united state dollars" (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)
- "30% for you " (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- 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.
- +447031963852 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
- 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.
- d.octor09@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Dr. Aled Thomas" <d.iretor04@outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:49:00 +0000
Subject: Hi
Dear Friend.
I have a deal of ($55.8M) Fifty Five Million Eight Hundred Thousand United State Dollars Only, in my department and i need a trust worthy person from overseas who will help me to receive the money in 70% for me and 30% for
you but all the whole money will be held by you on trust pending when i
will come with my family to invest my share of the money in country.
If you are interested send down the following personal details to me and
as soon i hear from you i will proceed but you are advised to keep every thing regards to this business very confidential and secretly.
(1)Full names:........................ .....
(2)Occupation:................ ..............
(3)Age and Sex:..........................
(4)Marital Status:.......................
(5)Private mobile phone and fax numbers in any:..................
(6)Current residential address:..............
(7) A scanned copy of your INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR ANY ID OF YOURS.
I am waiting for your urgent reply so that we will starts immediately on how the fund will move to you in your country through diplomatic means.Please confirm the receipt of this vital message.
Here is my private Email address: d.octor09@yahoo.com
NOTE
THE MONEY WILL MOVE TO YOU IN YOUR COUNTRY ON BANK SAFE SEALED BOXES ON A ESPECIAL ARRANGEMENT BUT YOU MUSTY KEEP EVERY THING REGARDS TO THE DEAL VERY SECRET TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION.
Regards,
Dr. Aled Thomas
+44-7031-9638-52
UNITED KINGDOM UK.
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