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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: "Evan Inc Sales 01" <test@swic.net>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:39:17 +0300
Subject: RE:RE:NEW ORDER (TOP URGENT)
FYI
Please urgently send us invoice for the attached Order,We need the order sh=
ipped out immediately.Your prompt reply will be appreciated for a better co=
eperation
Best Regards
Evans Wiliams
Customer Service Representative
kclover@karldungsusa.com
Phone-KDI (763) 582-1700
Phone-direct (763) 582-1740
Fax (763) 582-1799
Karl Dungs, Inc; 3890 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE; Suite 150; Blaine, MN 55449
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