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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Naomi Candel." <markcollins020014@gmail.com>
Reply-To: urc8756@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021 05:55:08 -0700
Subject: Investment Consultant
Dear friend,
My client/ investor is willing, ready to finance your existing and
future Projects. My investor is willing to provide funds to accomplish
any serious, genuine and Viable Projects to generate profits. Please
contact me directly if you have a good project that needs funding or
you know any serious Company / Individual who has viable projects that
needs funding.
Thanks and best regards
Naomi Candel
Investment Consultant
Tel: +1-205-352-6423 (U.S.A)
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