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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:
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- 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.
- davidlipton277@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.David Lipton" <techcable1@biznetvigator.com>
Reply-To: "Mr.David Lipton" <davidlipton277@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 19 May 2018 02:36:08 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: This is from International Monetary Fund unit
Good day to you.
This is from International Monetary Fund unit (IMF). Your urgent respond is highly needed regarding your compensation Fund $3.362.00 million USD awarded by United IMF New Jersey USA.
I am IMF Deputy Managing Director. David Lipton. And Chief Administrative Officer New Jersey Atlantic City USA.
I tried to reach you last week Thursday but I was too busy in the office and I couldn't get in touch with you. Well this fund I am talking about was IMF compensation Fund to every American Citizen that under go scam victims in United State Of America. Your name and phone number was found among the compensation list awarded clients. The fund $3.362.00 million is to be sent in two ways as you wish and easy for you. You are to choose below this two option how you wish to receive the Fund.
Option list.
(1) ATM Card Express Delivery
(2) Woodforest Bank to Bank Transfer.
Let me know your option for further procedure of your Fund release to your position.
contact me to my privet Email..(davidlipton277@aol.com)
Thank You
Best Regard
Mr.David Lipton.
IMF Deputy Managing Director
Cfief Administrative Officer
New Jersey Atlantic City USA
+1(914)5397418
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