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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 courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Edward Scott" <raymonwilly@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: jackbelgore@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:52:56 -0700
Subject: CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE MESSAGE
Hello Dear,
How are you today, ?
What is happening? We have sent several messages without getting any
response from you why? does it mean you don't need your funds no more ?
Many beneficiaries have stated receiving their funds , and the
management of our Bank has issued two Master Cards (ATM) in your name
waiting for you to get back to us for collection you. We will
provide you with the services of our diplomatic courier that will
handle the delivery of your Cards to you .
Endeavor to get back to us now if you are still interested in your funds.
Edward
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