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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: josephib rahimkaho <rahimkahojosephib@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2022 15:32:05 +0000
Subject: GET BACK TO ME
Attention;
How are you today?
I am an insider who is able to facilitate the fund release in your names .
Please again confirm here your full names,address,direct mobile
numbers/form of identification
To proceed now there is an on going collection of funds by
beneficiaries and your slot is open for receiving.
Amount 10.5 million usd.
Dr. rahimkaho josephib
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