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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:
- "million 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)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "contact the diplomat" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- 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.
- j.angelove12@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: IMF COMPENSATION FORUM <danhtranchan12@gmail.com>
Reply-To: j.angelove12@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:36:29 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION DEAR BENEFICIARY
The Board has finalized all necessary arrangements regarding your
fund that has been deposited in ATM MasterCard, I wish to inform
you that your ATM CARD will be sent through the DHL or USPS office
whatever you're comfortable with, including the PIN code.
We recommend that you contact the Diplomatic Agent, Mr. Jack.
Angelove, who will oversee the successful delivery of your ATM
MasterCard
without any technical problem.
You must provide these necessary details below to allow you
facilitate the delivery of your ATM MasterCard containing the total
sum US $ 10.5 Million dollars
contact your agent (j.angelove12@gmail.com) or text him at
(206) -866-6565 with the following information.
1. Full name .............
2. Country ...............
3. Contact address ..........
4. Telephone number ......
5. Occupation .............
6. Age ...................
Ask the Agent what to do to get your ATM MasterCard delivered
within the time frame.
Waiting for your honest and timely reply.
Thanks.
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