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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "back to me via my private e-mail" (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- 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.
- josephdubia1@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Joseph Dubia<hjchns@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:07:54 +0800
Subject: Business Message From Germany.
Dear Sir,
I seek for your assistance to enable me investment my inherited funds,worth $15 Million U.S Dollars,into a profitable business venture. I am from Republic of South Sudan, currently in asylum in Germany. My late Father was a Diamond and Gold Merchant. I got your contact through United Nations Commission for Refugees Officials. My funds is been deposited with a Security Company in Europe I will give you the contact of the company if I get a response from you.I hope my request will be granted favorable consideration.The funds are current deposited with a Security Company in Europe.
I will furnish you with further information on how you can go about this claims when you get back to me via my private E-mail: josephdubia1@yahoo.com
Thanks for your understanding
Regards,
Joseph Dubia
Please send your response to my confidential Email: josephdubia1@yahoo.com
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