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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Jithin Antu <antony@pioneercon.com>
Date: 7 Jun 2021 22:04:40 -0700
Subject: Re: RE : Pioneercon project Contract
Hello,
Good day,
Please find attached signed copy of the Project Contract for your confirmation. We will proceed with payment next week as agreed.
Thanks and Regards
Jithin Antu
Accounts Dept.
Valtronics DWC LLC
(VALVULAS FEVISA GROUP COMPANY)
WB 41, Dubai World Central,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 8879400
Fax: +971 4 8879440
www.valtronics.ae
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