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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:
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: COMPANY COURIER <richardjohnsonrj123@gmail.com>
Reply-To: corisbankcompay133@aol.com
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:41:18 +0100
Subject: call or text me 909-229-8575
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FREDERICK SMITH THE C E O OF FEDEX DELIVERY COMPANY OUR BRANCH
IS AT WASHINGTON DC UNITED STATES AND THE CONTENT OF THE BELOW MESSAGE
IS SIGNED AND APPROVED BY UNITED STATES EMBASSY FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
I am reaching out in respect of the $30 million USD that was
instructed by PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, to transfer on your favor through
ATM Card, or cash And i wish to let you know that every necessary
things has been accessed by IMF on the economic recovery program done
by United States Government for victim who lost funds during former
president Barack Obama and president Donald J Trump regime and con
African artists and you have nothing to be worried about.
Below is the required information I need from you so that the delivery
of your ATM Card will proceed immediately to your home Address.
Your Name.........................
Home address:...................................
Your profession/occupation.................................
Your age .......................
Cell phone number:..........................
City:........................................................
valid Email Address.........................
I will advice you to prohibit any other transaction you are having
with an unknown source to avoid regret there after. And we urge you to
comply
fast with the managerial demands so that you can have your legit ATM
card with immediate effect as instructed from White house
(Washington DC)
Thanks and always be bless
Yours Sincerely
Mr. Alan Salerno
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