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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: retorno@personalmailing.com.br
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:44:07 +0200
Subject: The N1 company in weight-loss solution products introduces a
brand-new game-changing formula
The all-natural, 100% revolutionary diet pill that includes AIs that play a key part in fat burning and energy metabolism.
They are pivotal to the weight reduction process, they are pivotal for the body's natural weight loss system.
On the whole, the aforementioned active ingredients play a multitude of significant roles in our body and that is why you will not only shed excessive weight, you'll also feel tireless during the day and have healthier skin.
You can click on the URL provided down below to read more detailed information on our weight loss pill and its life-changing formula.
As a little thank-you bonus, you will also get a nice discount.
http://gdri.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/content_lista.php?aHVtYUBhYnNvcmJlbnRtaW5kcy5jYQ==
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