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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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.
- This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
- 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.
- danylets202@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "MR. NEWTON BRICK" <info.alpha.import.expot@dr.com>
Reply-To: hesslerje@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:20:43 -0800
Subject: HELLO
I represent ALPHA HAMSON IMPORT AND EXPORT SERVICES an Australian Company b=
ased in HONG KONG . My company markets and exports Polymeric and other prod=
ucts for world trade;we recently included; Arts and Crafts works to our lis=
t of products and export into Canadian,American and European Industrial mar=
ket for world trade. We are searching for representatives who can help us e=
stablish a medium of getting to our customers in Europe and America as well=
as making payments through you as our payment officer. It is upon this not=
e that we seek your assistance to stand as our REPRESENTATIVE in your count=
ry.Note that, as our representative, you will receive 10% payments of whate=
ver amount you clear for the company and the balance will be paid into an a=
ccount we will avail to you. Be informed that before becoming our AGENTS in=
any region your honesty and proficiency in handling of funds is sincerely =
needed for this kind of transaction.
If you are interested in being a REPRESENTATIVE AGENT in the above location=
and your locality,=20
YOU ARE TO PLEASE SEND ALL YOUR DETAILS TO: Mr. Alexander Danylets.=20
EMAIL: danylets202@gmail.com
FAX:
ALPHA HAMSON IMPORT AND EXPORT SERVICES:
Title : Ms Mr Mrs Dr: .................................................
First Name: ...........................................................=
..........
Surname: ..............................................................=
............
Age: 36-45 46-55 55+ ....................................
Relevant Experience: .................................................
Your Company Name: ...................................................
Monthly Income: .......................................................=
...
Residential Address: ..................................................=
...
Phone Number: .........................................................=
.......
Fax Number: ...........................................................=
.........
Email Address: ........................................................=
........
Do you have an exclusive relationship with another CHINA based company?
YES /NO.
Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone especially
as we have a difference in time. Thank you for your time.
NOTE. PLEASE SEND ALL YOUR DETAILS TO Mr.Alexander Danylets via email :=
danylets202@gmail.com
Your Sincerely,
MR. NEWTON BRICK.
President,
HAMSON ALPHA Import/Export co.
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