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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:
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- 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.
- ericwilliamsprivatebox@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: good box <boxgood867@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:19:22 +0000
Subject: I await your urgent mail.??
Dear Sir,
I am seeking your partnership in the supply of a rare raw material to our
pharmaceutical company (Glynfex LABORATORIES LIMITED)
The subject Raw Material is called SAFFRON. SAFFRON is a rare herb that is
very fervent in cancer treatment worldwide.I recently got privy to the
local farmers of SAFFRON and realised that our Suppliers makes over US$15M
on quarterly basis.I seek to present you to our company as a supply
merchant and will communicate full details upon hearing from you.If this
proposal is acceptable by you, please contact me immediately to my private
email addres.{ ericwilliamsprivatebox@gmail.com}
I await your urgent mail.
Best Regards,
Procurement Director
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