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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states 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)
- "we advice you" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: FIRST LADY MRS BIDEN <jimmyterry598@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrsjillbidenfirstlady1@webmail.hu
Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2022 03:25:34 -0700
Subject: YOUR FUND.
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I'M MRS.JILL BIDEN THE FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE
CONTENT OF THE BELOW MESSAGE IS SIGNED AND APPROVED BY BANK OF AMERICA.
Moreover, in respect of fact the sum of $21 million united states
dollars was instructed to transfer on your favor through ATM Card, And
i wish to let you know that every necessary things has been accessed
by IMF on the economic recovery program done by united state,
Government for victim who lost funds during former president Barack
Obama and president Donald J Trump regeme and con african artists and
you have nothing to be worried about.
Below is the required information i need from you so that the delivery
of your ATM Card will proceed immediately to your home Address.
Your Name.........................
Home address:...................................
Your profession/occupation.................................
Your age .......................
Cell phone number:..........................
City:........................................................
valid Email Address.........................
We advice you to prohibit any other transaction you are having with an
unknown source to avoid regret there after. And we urge you to comply
fast with the managerial demands so that you can have your legit ATM
card with immediate effect as instructed
Regards
Mrs. Jill Biden
First Lady United States of America .
official number text only am very busy to answer your call. my private
phone number (202) 892-5320) The White House (Official Residence of
the President of the US)
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