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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
Fraud email example:
From: "Dogara James" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:31:49 -0700
Subject: RECONFIRM,
We are asking for your verification about the identity of Mr Fenandes Weber. Mr fenandes weber has approached us with a power of attorney from your lawyer as your next of kin. He is asking us to release your contract amount to him since you are dead and can not stand to claim the fund.
We have agreed to release your contract sum in two (2) installments. First installment will be paid after reconfirmation and prove of you identity. the second shall be released at the last quater of the year.
This is inline with our agreement with international bodies calling for debt relief and outstanding contract payment to help people as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
RECONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY
Full names, address, phone number and a scanned copy of your id or utility bill.
Thank you as we await your coperation.
Yours Sincerely,
MR. Dogara James
Operations manager
First bank plc
Direct line: +234812040055
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