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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.
- 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:
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "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.
- brunorichard913@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- number; +1 (917) 765‑6739 email address; brunorichard913@gmail.com to register your delivery your full name; home address; (Gmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: OFFCE OF MANAGEMENT BUDGET <mcarolinaporter7@gmail.com>
Reply-To: federalofficebuliding@financier.com
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:00:05 +0100
Subject: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
THE Office of Federal Financial Management (OFFM)
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE 725 17TH STREET
NW, Executive Branch.
This message is to inform you of the release of your funds worth of
$5.5 million (5,500000.00)USD held by the past United States
government Ex- president His Excellency Donald Trump, the Federal
Financial Management has moved the total sum released said amount to
the FedEx delivery courier company to be made registered and
delivered to you in person by a professional diplomatic agent assigned
by the FedEx, the assigned diplomate will be contacting you with the
delivery tracking details once your delivery is successful registered
and ready to be shipped.
Kindly provide details below to the diplomatic agent Mr Richard David
on below info;
Phone number; +1(402) 428-3560
WhatsApp number; +1Â (917)Â 765â6739
Email address;
brunorichard913@gmail.com
to register your delivery
Your full name;
Home address;
Phone number;
Nearest airport;
Zip code;
A Valid ID card copy with your full name;
THE Office of Federal Financial Management (OFFM)
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE 725 17TH STREET NW.
Office email address; federalofficebuilding@financier.com
Phone number; (914)Â 281-1398
Thank you
Pr- John C. Pasquantino
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