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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:
- "fund beneficiary" (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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs. Fatoumata Ndiaye" <mellissap328@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:31:07 +0100
Subject: 03/10/2022
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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Mrs. Fatoumata Ndiaye
Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services
Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).
Attention: Fund Beneficiary
Reports Of Fraud, Negligence, Errors And Others By Foreigners About Our
Country Has Prompted The Federal Government To Empower Only Our UNITED
KINGDOM EXPRESS CENTURION FIRM. To Find Lasting Solutions To These
Problems. The Files And All Documents Relating To Foreign Affairs Have been
Handed Over To Our UNITED KINGDOM EXPRESS CENTURION FIRM.
In Order For You To Receive Your Payment On Time, You Are Advised To Get
Back To Us With An Urgent Response With The Details Listed Below:
(1) Your Full Name
(2) Your Direct Telephone.
(3) Fax Number ( If Any)
(4) Home Address
(5) Your ID Card
Yours Faithfully,
Mrs. Fatoumata Ndiaye
Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services
Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).
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