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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 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)
- "barrister" (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.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- www.bjwgood10@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Mrs Shalla Bruce <mastersatm534@gmail.com>
Reply-To: www.bjwgood10@aol.com
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2022 14:27:21 -0700
Subject: Barrister Mr.Bruce Jonson Williams, Tele:..+22969457855.
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Attention Beneficiary,
Sequel to payment file received from the Republic of Benin with your
details as the beneficiary of the overdue part payment contract fund
of $20 Million dollars) to be paid by ATM Masters CARD or Bank To Bank
Transfer payment mode.
However the approved sum to be remitted via Bank To Bank Transfer or
ATM maters CARD is $20Million dollars) this medium has been approved
as a new policy for the payment.This idea is to reduce financial
stress with the aim to counterbalance up contractors' funds and to
eradicate economic theft.
The two options stated above are 100% reliable and risk free to
receive your funds valued $20 Million Dollars) therefore let us know
the best option you prefer to go with and get back to us, Kindly send
the below requested details today;
FULL NAMES:
FULL HOME ADDRESS:
FULL TEL & FAX:
Barrister Mr.Bruce Jonson Williams,
Tele:..+22969457855.
Email;; (www.bjwgood10@aol.com)
Kindly get back to us for further directives.Thank you for your
maximum cooperation and understanding.
Thank you,
Mrs Shalla Bruce
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