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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "743869001@qq.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Chris Wilkin <davody@ipm.ir>
Reply-To: 743869001@qq.com
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:57:13 +0430 (IRDT)
Subject: Re: Business Proposal.
Hello,
I was counsel to my late client Mr. Bruce who left behind an estate under my retainer-ship. He has no known relative and you have a legal entitlement to his estate because my late client shared the same last name with you. I like you to have the privilege to apply for claims of the funds. Please get in touch via email reply with your details for more information: 743869001@qq.com
Best regards,
Chris Wilkin
Legal Practitioner/Solicitor
George House
50 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1EH
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