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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:
- "zhaodong01@yandex.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.
- 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.
- zhaodong.hk@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "ZHAO DONG" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <zhaodong01@yandex.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2018 13:57:36 -0700
Subject: BUSINESS INTEREST/ PROPOSAL
Hello
RE:BUSINESS INQUIRY/ PROPOSAL
How are you doing today, i hope this mail finds you in a good and convenient position!
My name is ZHAO DONG. I am the senior manager for Procurement, Hong Kong Refining Company (Sinopec Group Inc) I have been mandated to source crude oil from Libya for
supply to our refineries. However, I have been able to establish a good relationship with the senior management of the Azzawya Oil Refining Company, Libya.
I am now looking for a competent middle man to stand in between my company, Hong Kong Refining Company and the Azzawya Oil Refining Company of Libya for the sale and
purchase of 2 Million Barrels Monthly for 36 Months. This is in order to take home a commission of USD5 to USD7 per barrel. This amount is payable to the middle man as commission.
On your response I will give you further details you may need and proof of my identity. Kindly reply directly to zhaodong.hk@gmail.com or zhaodong01@yandex.com for further vital details you may need.
Best Regards
ZHAO DONG
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