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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Anthony Forson"<admin@meddbase.com>
Reply-To: <dantuchambers@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:18:45 +0900
Subject: To Whom It May Concern- URGENT
To Whom It May Concern
My client has funds to invest in any lucrative projects that have excellent Returns on Investment.
My client is also looking for a reliable individual that will manage and invest his personal acquired funds for
a period of 10 years and above. If this offer interests you, kindly contact me by introducing yourself and
your company for my consideration. More details will be made available to you sequel to receipt of your
favorable response to the above subject matter.
Sincerely,
Mr. Anthony Forson
National Vice President, Ghana Bar Association
Current Member of the General Legal Council
http://www.glc.gov.gh
http://ghanabar.org.
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