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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:
- "davidotisw@outlook.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.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- 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.
- davidwillid@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Dr David Otis <drdavidotis352@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2017 21:03:22 +0100
Subject: From Mr.David Otis
My name is Mr.David Otis a Banker by profession and currently a director
with Bank of (BOA) Benin Republic Branch.
I got your name and address in my search for a reputable and reliable
person to help me and claim the sum of $13.2 million deposit in our bank by
one of our customer who died with his wife and children on car crash
accident and since his death no one has come up as his next of kin so that
is why I decided to contact you.
Your Full Name,Contact Address,Phone/fax number,will be necessary for this
Effect. I await your response so as for us to proceed with the
transaction.If you are interested,
this my Alternativee mail address(davidwillid@hotmail.com
<davidotisw@outlook.com>) My Phone number is +229-98090446
<+229%2098%2009%2004%2046>
I looking forward to hear from you further action.
Thanks
Best Regard
Mr.David Otis
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