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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:
- "affidavit of claim" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "expressdelivery.post3@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.
Fraud email example:
From: PAYMENT ADVISER <www @mail.goo.ne.jp>
Reply-To: PAYMENT ADVISER <uba.plc22@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 May 2018 06:51:36 +0900 (JST)
Subject: YOUR REF: CLAIMS/ATM/2018
YOUR REF: CLAIMS/ATM/2018
provision of affidavit of claim certificate for legal cover/protection of $5,800.000.00USD in favor of you, A meeting was held today with the federal executive council (FEC) headed by Managing Director CEO of UBA Bank Plc Mr. Kennedy Uzoka. The issue of your payment was raised in the meeting and the President Patrice Talon has given authority to the (I.M.F board) to make sure that the payment is being issued out to you as his tenure will not experience any form of foreign funds seizure.
The president in his speech made it clear to his fellow colleagues that this 2017 will experience fairness in government activities and also he has apologized for the way foreigners has being treated in trying to get what is due to them and has promised that it will be a thing of the past once you are ready to fulfill the obligations and co-operate with the I.M.F, and we have finally Agreed to Issued you ATM VISA CARD, so Contact DHL COMPANY for the delivery of your ATM VISA CARD with below info.
1. Your Full Name_____
2. Your Address______
3. Your Phone Number____
4. Your Age/Sex______
5. Your Country_____
6. Your Occupation_____
Contact the DHL at the following information below:
Contact Person: Dr. John Wilson
EMAILL. expressdelivery.post3@outlook.com
DHL Delivery Section
Tell: +2256789654
DHL Express courier company COTE D IVOIRE
Your registration code is (GL-2418) Use it as your subject when contacting them, Thanks and have a nice day.
Foreign Payment Adviser
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