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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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.
- bmoyo100@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Bothwel Moyo" <bmoyo100@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:09:03 +0200
Subject: Please let me know your position
- This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in plain text. -
Hello,
I am an Auditor with a reputable Bank here in South Africa.
Due to my privileged and position in the bank, I have an Interesting business deal / offer
for you that will be of mutual benefit for both of us.
My client is looking to invest on big projects in your country, and he is serious. Do get back to me for more information if you are interested. Please contact me on my personal Email address: bmoyo100@gmail.com
Regards
Bothwel Moyo
Disclaimer: Please if you are really interested, don?t hesitate to contact for further information about the business.
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