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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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: "Mr. Morgan Kabore" <mrm7kabore@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:51:03 +0000
Subject: URGENTLY PERSONAL TREAT.
Dear Friend.
Greetings!
Can you assist me to handle this transaction?
A big amount of money that belongs to a customer.
More details information will be sent to you as soon as I receive your
response.
The below details informations is needed from you to enable us proceed as
this is a huge money; a transaction of USD$18.6 ( Eighteen Million Six
Hundred Thousand United State Dollars). I know this is a suprise Email
message
to you but I will be happy to receive your details information showing your
genuity and interest in this transaction.
1. Full name:.............
2. Current Address:..........
3. Telephone N°:..............
4. Occupation:..............
5. Age:.................
6. Country:................
Waiting to hear from you soon.
Waiting For Your Urgent Response.
Thanks and remain blessed;
From Mr. Morgan Kabore.
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