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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- 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.
- branhuntere@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
- delivering. contact agent mr. bran huntere via email: branhuntere@gmail.com or text him +1 980-449-8401. 1. your full name:======= 3. (Gmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: J P <timmybridges98@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:35:09 -0700
Subject: Attention Email ID Owner
Attention Email ID Owner
I'm Ms.Jennifer R Psaki It might interest you to know today that after
We have completed an investigation into the ATM Visa card worth
US$10.5MILLION. The order was given by Mr. President from White House,
to approve and release your Compensation Funds that have been seized
by our so-called wicked former Leader President Donald Trump.
You are hereby approved to receive the Visa card as sign by Mr.
President at DHL Courier Company as we have verified the entire
transaction to be Safe and 100% risk free. If you need this fund You
are advised to contact the United States White House agent with your
full address information he's in charge of your payment delivering.
Contact Agent Mr. Bran Huntere via Email: branhuntere@gmail.com or
Text him +1 980-449-8401.
1. Your Full Name:=======
3. Your Country:=========
4. Your Home Address:====
2. Your Telephone No:====
5. Your Nearest airport:==
Yours Sincerely
Contact to My private Email: renepsakijennifer@gmail.com
White House United States Secretary
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