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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:
- "your payment is being processed" (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)
- "million united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Mark Ben" <cd90200202@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ccffdeliv@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 21:31:44 +0100
Subject: Attention Beneficiary Your submitted photograph OK
Attention Beneficiary
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that
provides financial assistance and advice to member countries.This article
will discuss the main functions of the organization which has become an
enduring institution integral to the creation of financial markets
worldwide and to the growth of developing countries.
Follow the recent report made to our office by the Office of the Presidency
report through there Internet Network that you are not the one instruct
Mr. padre Robert who came to our office to claim your fund with the below
information Name Mr.padre Robert report that you are dead and he is your
next of kin I was inform that the square peg is now in square hole and your
payment is being processed and to released to your next of kin padre
Robert, Please do get back to us immediately you receive this massage to
know if your alive.
We need your reply for more verification on this urgent matter,British
passport number 3028882234,HERE ARE HIS INFORMATION'S
NAME PADRE ROBERTS
BANK NAME:CITI BANK
BANK ADDRESS:ARIZONA, USA.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6503809008.
We have registered your ATM MASTER CARD worthy the sum of $10.5 Million
United State Dollars with DHL Courier Company with the registration code of
(Shipment Code awb33xzs) please kindly get back to us for delivery
information such as follows to enable you receiver your ATM MASTER CARD in
seven working days
Your Full Name....
Your Full Address......
Your Telephone Number.........
Your Passport copy............
Your Age............
You are advised to get back to us within 72 hours from today.
Kind Regards
Hon. Mr. Mark Ben
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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