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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Frank Baum" <mrrfrankb@outlook.com>
Reply-To: mrrfrankb@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:04:00 -0500
Subject: Re: Your prompt response to this matter is highly appreciated
Dear beloved friend,
I am at the last moment of my life hence am reaching out to you so that
you be the heir to my life savings after I must have gone.I was so
unfortunate to be surrounded by wicked people who wish me dead though to
their selfish interest.I feel rejected and abandoned that is the reason I
decided to give the savings out to entirely an unknown person.
My request to you is to use some part of the fund to enhance the standard
of living of people around you when the fund is received and see the joy
that comes with it.It is my profound desire that you will be able to
champion this undertaking with complete sincerity and dedication.That will
surely give me a great feeling and accomplishment.
Most importantly to commence on the official releasing of the fund from
the Bank you are required to provide the following details for paper work
to be effected by the bank.
1.Your Full Names:
2.Your Complete Address:
3.Your Phone Number:
I am hoping you will understand how sensitive this matter is and give
quick response for further directives as I am very weak because of my
deteriorated health condition.
God Bless With Love
Mr. Frank Baum
United Kingdom
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