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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:
- "million united states 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.
Fraud email example:
From: Robinson olubamiji <rolubamiji2@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2021 03:13:07 +0100
Subject: For your kind urgent attention
Greetings Sir/Madam,
For your kind urgent attention.
I will be very glad if you do assist me to relocate this sum of ($15.5
Million United States Dollars) to your account for the benefit of our both
families.
This is a genuine business, only I cannot operate it alone without using a
Foreigner. who will act as a beneficiary to the fund.
That is why I decided to contact you in a good manner to assist me and also
to share the benefit together with me.
By indicating your interest I will send you the full information on how the
business will be executed.
Best regards
Mr. Robinson olubamiji
Financial Analysis and Remittance Manager
Global Access Shipping Security Company
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