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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)
- "keep it confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: BISMARK JOHNSON <bismarkjohnson0016@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:49:58 +0000
Subject: Greetings Dear
Dear Friend,
Greetings and I hope this email finds you well. Let me start by
introducing myself to you, I am Mr.B R.JOHNSON an account
officer in ADB. I have a business deal that will be of immense benefit
to the both of us if
only you will incline to the proposal and keep it confidential. As
soon as you confirm your interest to know more about this business
deal and your willingness to keep it confidential, I will present you
with the details of the business
deal.
Thanks as I await your timely response.
Best Regards,
Mr.B R.JOHNSON
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