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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: GALLEZ ERIC DOMINIQUE <galliezeric2017@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 02:26:15 +0000
Subject: BOOKING REQUEST
Hello,
I would like to book the following flights through the travel agency:
Flights: DAKAR (DSS) - CASABLANCA (CMN) - DAKAR (DSS)
DEPARTURE: 08/03/2018
Date of return: 17/03/2018
AIR COMPANY: ROYAL AIR MAROC
ECONOMY CLASS
NUMBER OF PASSENGERS: 4 ADULT PASSENGERS
I would also like to know what I can pay with my credit card by phone or
e-mail? ,
The easiest way for me is to pay by credit card.
If you agree, send me the price and the details of the flights and I will
send you the information of the passengers to make the reservation.
NB: Kindly advice if there is any additional fee for distance payment with
Visa or MasterCard
I'm waiting for your answer.
Mr. Gallez Eric Dominique
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