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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: MR LARRY REDMOND <qqpa5ddairyk@crux.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: larryredmond11@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 00:26:55 +0900 (JST)
Subject: DHL EXPRESS UPDATE
Hello Dear,
DHL Express Tracking Notification: FRI, 8th DEC 2017 09:01:44 -0300
Custom Reference: 83977380-WZ5TYO0OM
Tracking Number: 3239574925
Pickup Date: FRI, 8th December 2017 09:01:44 -0300
Service: AIR/GROUND
Pieces: 1
We have a package scheduled for delivery on FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER 2017 with the following tracking number 323-957-4925 this package may require a signature if you are unable to provide a signature at the time of delivery please visit DhL dash us a.com forward slash odidi to choose the free and convenient delivery option that accommodate your schedule visit. DhL dash us a.com forward slash odidi to learn more to speak to a certified international specialist, please call 626-470-9065. To repeat the information press one otherwise you may hang up at any time. Thank you for using DhL express.
Thanks
DHL 2017 DHL International Inc.
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