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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:
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
Fraud email example:
From: PREMIER SECURITY COMPANY <www.psc@info.net>
Reply-To: PREMIER SECURITY COMPANY <premiersecurit3577@att.net>
Date: Fri, 20 May 2022 02:39:34 +0900
Subject: We provide safe passage for all
I'm Barr. Franklin Matthew, the Barrister in charge of your ATM Master Card worth $12,000.000.00 USD. Your complete details was submitted to my office regarding your delivery schedule today and this is to finalize delivery order accordingly.
Premier security delivered in the right form provides immediate reaction to any issues while delivering safety and security for locations such as yours without putting extra strain or demands on our delivery.
We provide safe passage for all. We are known for our efficient service and the ability to deliver a safe environment. Choosing Premier Security delivery company today will give you peace of mind tomorrow.
The Premier Security has been authorized legitimately by the attorney general United Nation authority to investigate and monitor security challenges during the delivery process. Therefore beneficiary will pay a sum of $150.00USD for the agent delivery authorization fee, the payment procedure required to ensure a safe flight and prompt delivery to avoid any inconveniences on the way to your home address to enable the diplomatic agent settle any issue arise and proceed directly without delaying due to the type of package involve.
Kindly provide the following to avoid wrong delivery.
1. Beneficiary Name:
2. Beneficiary Address:
3. Beneficiary Phone number:
Package Type: ATM Master Card
Package Code: #0032460040
Sincerely Yours
Barr. Franklin Matthew
The Management Premier Security Company
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