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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:
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Scott Brannan" <mrscottbrannan@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:11:34 -0700
Subject: Good News!!!
This fund supposes to be in your position long ago but you did not follow the
normal process by contacting the right bank in possession of your funds.
In view of the payment notification we received from Société Générale
bank in Paris France, The union has
approved and appointed The Société Générale Bank of Paris France to
pay you immediately you produce your Banking details:Contact them as
you receive this message with the provided Below:
MR PHILIPPE AYMERICH
Executive director General
international remittance department
Société Générale Bank
Address:29 Boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris France
Email:customer-care@societegeneral.creditsfinancebnk.com
Email:philippeAymerichaccountant@finmail.com
Tel/Fax +33755521790
Kindly let me know when you contact the payee bank in Paris France.
Looking forward to your earliest response.
Best Regards
Mr.Scott Brannan
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