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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:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "million us dollars" (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)
- 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.
- hamidmusa@asia.com (Asia; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Hamid Musa <sa.ecott.advocate.nc1@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:30:12 -0700
Subject: Please get back to me
Hello Dear,
I am in need of your assistance; my name is Hamid Musa. I work with Kabul
Bank Afghanistan. I have about $ 120 Million US dollars with some gold that
I deposited in a Security Company in Dubai. I need a good partner, someone
I can trust to actualize this venture.
The money belongs to my client who was killed by Taliban fighters’ and the
money is 100% Legal. I will give you 40% of the total sum after transfer
for assisting me while the expenses will be 50%50 that might arise during
the transfer process. Respond to this letter for more details regarding
this deal.
I will be waiting to hear from you if you are interested in this
transaction if not don't reply.
Contact me with this E-mail ( hamidmusa@asia.com ) if you are interested
like I mentioned above.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Hamid Musa
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