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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.
- 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:
- "million united states 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)
- "million 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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- 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.
- oscarwayne120@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "U.S.A Department of Justice" <"www."@proof.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr.Oscar Wayne" <oscarwayne120@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2017 04:21:51 +0900 (JST)
Subject: It is our honor to serve our fellow citizens and do justice in each
and every case we handle
Beneficiary Notice,
With the veto power bestowed on us as the Justice Department of U.S.A.We were contacted by Benin Republic Ministry Of Finance to help them handle your transfer after United Nation President blast them over your $7.5 Million Dollars seized in their country.They made it clear that they did not seized your $7.5 Million United States Dollars, In their desk but they hold on over your transfer because many office are contacting you from their country regarding your fund.
They decided to contact you through our Justice Department and we have granted to help them handle your transfer so that you will receive your $7.5 Million United States Dollars.
It is our honor to serve our fellow citizens and do justice in each and every case we handle.we are waiting for your reply with your listed information as they gave us only your email to contact you:
(i) Your Full names and Address
(ii) Your Occupation
(iii)Your Country and Nationality
(iv) Your Telephone Numbers
(v) Your Marital status
(VI) Your age and Gender
(v11)Your Identity
Your above information is very important and you have to choose how you want to receive your $7.5 Million as we stand to help you receive your fund.
U.S.A Department of Justice
Southern District of South Dakota
Best Regards
Mr.Oscar Wayne
+1(605)-269-5748 (Text OR Call)
(oscarwayne120@yahoo.com)
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