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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:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: FBI Director <fdirector706@gmail.com>
Reply-To: waltergarry92@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:22:30 -0700
Subject: ATTENTION DEAR BENEFICIARY,
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FORM Mercedes Benz Dealership
I am Mr. Dieter Erico CEO Of Mercedes Benz and I am written to inform you
about your Mercedes Benz winning fund that brought by the United
Embassy from the government
of USA in the white house Washington DC The 2 Mercedes Benz cars and a
check of $5,000,000.00 dollars Have Been Mandated
to be deliver to your address as soon as you get back to me with The
Following Details Such As:
1)Home Address___
2)Full name___
3)Next of kin___
4) Airport Name____
5)your Country -----
6]Your Phon Number....
7) your Age and Occupation
you can contact us with {+13184347671}
thank you so much
and remain blessed
regards Mr Dieter Erico
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