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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: "Wellsfargo Bank"<mail@mail.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:36:57 -0300
Subject: Online Banking Security Alert!!!
wellsfargo.com
Online Banking Security Alert!!!
Dear Customer, Wells Fargo has been receiving complaints from our custom=
ers for un-authorised use of the Wells Fargo Online accounts. As a result t=
o this, we are making an extra security check on all our Customers Account =
in order to protect your information from theft and fraud. Due to this, you=
are requested to follow the provided steps and confirm your online details=
for the safety of your Accounts. Sign On and verify your informations. Wel=
ls Fargo Customer Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. sign =
on to secure your Account.. wellsfargo.com | Fraud Information Center Plea=
se do not reply to this email directly. To ensure a prompt and secure respo=
nse, sign on to email us.
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