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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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- 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.
- jt049705@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: 523024447 523024447 <drowusu1@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2020 14:53:17 -0700
Subject: Partnership Investment proposal In Your Country
Partnership Investment proposal In Your Country
Good day.
I'm Mrs. Alima Ali a wife to Late Mr Mohammed Ali a politician and
Gold/Diamond Mining merchant my country republic of Sierra leone.I have a
substantial capital honorably
intend for jointly investment with you in your country as a partner with my
son Michael Ali into a lucrative business of partnership for Real Estate
Investment venture based
on your advice and directive. The essence of this mail is to open up
communication with you to enable us know each other as regards to my plans
to invest my funds judiciously
with you in your Country as my partnership.
Finally,Please i will like you to meet with my representative in person
first before we start this partnership business,Looking forward to hearing
from you and in your reply
urgently give me your phone/fax number and your private email for more
details.
Awaiting your urgent reply.
Yours faithfully.
Mrs. Alima Ali & Michael Ali (Son)
Please Reply to my Private Email (jt049705@gmail.com)
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