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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found 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.
- consultant.wecare@email.cz (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "John S Quinlan" <rvranch@skyviewmail.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:44:17 -0600
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF YOUR PAYMENT VIA ATM VISA CARD
Take note that you're the one delaying yourself to receive
your inheritance funds. Bear it in mind that all pending
payment in this office will be cancelled on 15th of
January 2022. Your total funds were included since you're
unable to comply with the service handler charge.
Your response is needed asap.
Office line :: +1 408-715-4666
Emeil:: consultant.wecare@email.cz
Thank you.
John S Quinlan
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