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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.
Fraud email example:
From: Mr Mathew David <mathewdavid003@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:04:55 +0000
Subject: Ghana government / Tender
Good Day,
We Are interested in your product and to do business with you.or your
company let us know if you can handle this supplying as order company's your
product is need here , contacting me on Your sincerely,
PAYMENT TERMS:The terms of payment is 80% advance payment via (T/T) by
telegraphic transfer confirmed in your account before shipment and 20% will
pay after you have receiver your payment /supply. after you have received the
80% in your Bank
Delivery date: 6 to 12 months after receipt your full payment
Thank You.
Mr .Mathew David.
Accredited Agent.
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