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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:
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- 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.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs.Christine Lagarde" <"WWW."@peace.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mrs.Christine Lagarde" <dhldelivery82@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 09:06:59 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Good Day
Good Day
We officially want to inform you that Your ATM Card Valued at $10.4
Million USD has been accredited in your favor by UBA Africa Card
Organization, Republic of Benin. The ATM Card has a daily
Withdrawal limit of $2,000.00 USD per Day from any ATM Card machine
around in your country. You are advised to contact. Us immediately today
Email for claim processing:
Mr;Andy Robert
Phone;+229-69269422
Note: arrangement can also be made in transferring of the awarded
Funds ($10.4 USD) transfer to your bank account OR delivering ATM Card
Through courier company so choose and contact ASAP and Please provide
The following details for processing to us urgent thank you
(1) Your Full Name=============
(2) Cell Phone Number======
(3) Current Home Address========
(4) Fax Number================
(5) Country====================
(6) City======================
(7) Nearest Airport ==============
(8) Next Of Kin Name===========
(9) Next Email Address==========
(10) NEXT CELL PHONE=======
(11) ANNUAL INCOME==============
Payment Mode:
1) Delivery of ATM Visa Card by courier: Yes/No
2) Bank to bank Transfer: Yes/No
Once again congratulation.
Regards,
Mrs.Christine Lagarde
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