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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Klaus Schulz <nina@maikutou.com>
Reply-To: k.schulz@maxbelgmbh.com
Date: 11 Feb 2023 13:59:27 -0800
Subject: Maxbe RFQ 2023

Hello
 
Could you please provide us with a detailed quotation for the attached items including the cost of the products/services,
any applicable taxes, and the delivery/installation fees (if applicable)? and inform us of the earliest shipment date to Frankfurt.

We look forward to receiving your quotation and hope to do business with you in the near future.


Aufrichtig/Sincerely
 
Klaus Schulz


Einkauf/Purchasing
_______________________________
MaxBe Handel GmbH
 Address:Street Ernst-Wiss-Straße 18 Postcode 65933 City Frankfurt
Main Country Germany           
Email:  k.schulz@maxbelgmbh.com
Mobile: +43 67-0306 1943

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