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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- ",500,000" (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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva" <test@mx2.quickpost.app>
Date:
Subject:
Good News From IMF
This is to inform you that it has come to our notice that you have not received your $6.5 million usd Compensation Fund .i am happy to informed you that i have successfully made a new arrangement with 100% Guarantee to send your $6.5 million to you by Money Gram Money Transfer they will be sending you $50,000.00 usd per day until you receive the complete payment of $6.5 Million usd. I the IMF International Monetary Fund director and our bank manager have decided to release your approved compensation funds a Total sum of $6,500,000,00 USD to you as part of our project to release the compensate to the 20 lucky individuals all over the world.
I ALSO HAVE RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM INDIA AND UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE YOUR $6.5 MILLION USD TO YOU IMMEDIATELY. i am so much happy for this good news from government. and I am Sorry for the delays you went through in receiving your compensation fund . i am happy to informed you that i have successfully made a new arrangement with 100% Guarantee with government approval and insurance to send your $6.5 million to you by Money Gram Money Transfer they will be sending you $50,000.00 usd per day until you receive the complete payment of $6.5 Million usd.
We have authorized the Money Gram Money Transfer India To start sending your money to you $50,000,00 usd per day. i am happy for the good news because i am tired of the DELAYS so be happy and be rest assured that you will start receiving the $6.5 Million Usd this time from MONEY GRAM $50.000.00 usd daily until they pay you the full amount. i choose MONEY GRAM MONEY TRANSFER which is the best way to avoid heavy tax. Reconfirm your details below.
1. Full Names:
2. Address:
3. Phone Number:
4. Occupation:
5. Age:
6. Sex:
send the above details to this Money Gram Email: redacted@domain.name
CONTACT MONEY GRAM AT THIS EMAIL: redacted@domain.name WITH YOUR RECEIVING INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY FOR YOUR FIRST MONEY GRAM REFERENCE NUMBER.
GOD IS GREAT FOR GRANTING THIS BEST WAY WITH GOVERNMENT APPROVAL FOR YOU TO RECEIVE YOUR $6.5 MILLION USD.
CONTACT MONEY GRAM IMMEDIATELY AND FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIVE
Regards
Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva
IMF Director
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