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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.
- 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.
- alex.stanley220@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: bdugelby@txwinet.com
Date: Sun, 07 Oct 2018 20:02:00 +0300
Subject: i
Last Year was not kind to billionaires all over the world. The
plummeting oil prices, shaky stock markets and stronger dollar wreaked
havoc on fortunes but the critical ingredient is getting off your butt
and doing something.
I represent groups of Private Investors, Heads of state and cabals
running the government whom intend to invest outside their country
based on political issues.
I obtained your contact with trust that we could work together in
future for mutual benefit.Reach me on ( alex.stanley220@gmail.com )
I look forward to your kind response.
Best wishes,
Investment Adviser to the Investor
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