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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:
- "davidscott607@outlook.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: David Scott <davidscott471@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:44:50 +0000
Subject: Funds Transfer
Dear Sir / Madam
We want to know why you have not received your funds with us, kindly send us your full name and address to enable us process your funds to be credited to your account without delay, also include your phone number and your whatsaap number for easy communication.
David Scott
Director of finance
International Monetary Funds
Email: davidscott607@outlook.com
33 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4JS
CONTACT ME PLEASE
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