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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:
- 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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Patricia Cooper <dhlcompany2323@gmail.com>
Reply-To: patriciacooper9197@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:38:22 +0100
Subject: Good News
Good News
,
I am Mrs. Patricia Cooper , I was directed by World Health Organization (W.H.O)
in collaboration with IMF to pay the sum of $$7.500.000.00 to you,
You are receiving this fund as compensation from World Health
Organization in conjunction with IMF & Chase Bank and which you
appeared to be
one of the lucky beneficiaries that stand the chance of the fund. we
have approved your $7.500.000.00 US dollar beneficiary fund OUT of
our
$7.2 billion (2021–2022 Budget.
For Conformation, read about our (2021–2022 Budget below:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Health_Organization
The fund is meant for you and also to help poor peoples in needs
around you. All Payment transactions will be concluded according to
the agreement, so its your responsibility to choose any Payment option
you would like to receive your USD$$7.500.000.00 fund and you will
receive your Payment through below 4 PAYMENT OPTIONS:
OPTION (1): Raising Bank ATM (Automated Teller Machine) Swift Debit Card to you.
OPTION (2): Payment through Online Banking System on your Mobile device.
OPTION (3): Bank to Bank Wire Transfer.
OPTION (4): Diplomatic Government’s Consignments Box cash delivery.
WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION BELOW:
Your Full Name......
Your Current Address......
Your Direct Phone Number.....
Your Plan of what to do with the money that can benefit the poor
masses around you........
I look forward to your urgent response.
(Note this Your the one to pay for delivery charges or Transfer charges )
TEXT Me On Whats App Only with this number (+13343773798)
Best Regards
Mrs. Patricia Cooper
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