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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:
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Soomi Ro <akeemdulshara@gmail.com>
Reply-To: soomiro1@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:00:19 +0100
Subject: Hello
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Good Day,
I am aware of the unsafe nature of the internet.I met you on a Tour
trip some years back in your Country.I want us to establish an
investment big Estate company in your Country together.
But due to the prevailing circumstances I don't have any other option
than to seek for partnership through this medium.
Permit me, My Name is Ms. Soomi Ro , Senior Staff with United Nation
Japan.If you will remember.
I am searching for a foreign partner who will partner with me in the
completion of a Multi-million Dollar contract transaction.This
transaction has to do with UN Contract supply and project community
development.
The transaction is 100% risk free, financially profitable and
economically viable. I am open for negotiation.
All arrangements will be made under a legitimate framework.Full
details will be disclosed to you on your expression of interest.
I look forward to doing good business with you.
Warmest Regards
Miss. Soomi Ro
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