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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Ali Tabatabayi" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:00:33 -0800
Subject: RE: BALANCE CONFIRMATION


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Dear Sir,</DIV>
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We herewith attach the closing balance &amp; open item list as per our books as on 310.01.2019.&nbsp;&nbsp; We require you to compare; confirm with your records and inform the discrepancies, if any.&nbsp; ( Pl refer&nbsp; Reference no: column in the attachment which is your invoice number)</DIV>
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For the discrepancies noted by you, please forward your invoices / supporting documents to clear them.</DIV>
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Thank you</DIV>
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Best Regards,</DIV>
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Giyos Ruziev</DIV>
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AP Accountant</DIV>
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<FONT size=1>This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager at&nbsp; info@globaliconindustries.com or globaliconindustries@gmail.com.&nbsp; If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.. Please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail from your system. Thank you.</FONT></DIV>
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