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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "accredited attorney" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "inquiry@guaranitybondbank.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Jimmy Johnson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <officedesk806@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2017 01:31:13 +0300
Subject: Congratulations !!!!
ATTN: PLEASE
I have gotten a service of a highly professional fund manager in guaranty bond bank who is ready to transfer this fund to us through normal banking channels, and the bank accredited attorney will legalize this fund with some important documents to back you up and that will legalize you as the Boneifide beneficiary of this fund.
Please I need your sincere commitment from henceforth and I want you to work with me whole kindheartedly so that everything can work out smoothly as planned. What you are expected to do now is for you to contact the bank on the below address:
Guaranty Bond Bank
710 William D. Fitch Parkway
College Station, TX 77845
Email: inquiry@guaranitybondbank.com
Please, I want you to get in touch with the bank immediately you receive my mail and follow all instructions and directives given by Mr. Auckland. there is a special secret code that is covering this fund and the code is MPSAMP, you must include this code as subject when contacting the bank for proper identification.
I shall be relocating to your country as soon as the fund has been transferred to you and I want you to start giving me ideals on what I can invest on.Have a wonderful day and extend my deepest regards to your family.
Regards.
Jimmy Johnson
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