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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "MASTERS BREAKDOWN REQUEST" <marketing@pacificins.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:08:20 +0100
Subject: MASTERS BREAKDOWN REQUEST
Dear sir.,
We intend to connect Cash to Master of the amount stated in the attachment.
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Kindly revert with the charges and bank details.
FIND ATTACHED MASTERS BREAKDOWN REQUEST.
Appreciate your prompt reply for us to proceed with remittance accordingly.
Regards.
Michael Peters
Marketing Manager
Telefon +49 89 74422 413[1]
Telefax +49 89 744226 413[2]
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sender does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
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