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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:
- "bradshaw@wtjam.net" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: wtjam.net Support<bradshaw@wtjam.net>
Date: 24 Mar 2023 03:11:42 -0700
Subject: Important: bradshaw@wtjam.netUPGRADE INBOX VERSION
3/24/2023 3:11:42 a.m.
Upgrade Mailbox Version..!!
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Dear bradshaw
We are closing all mailbox users that are still using the old version of wtjam.net mailbox.
Your mailbox ( bradshaw@wtjam.net ) is still using this old version.
Please tap the blue button below to upgrade to the latest version and get 100GB Free Space.
NOTE: Failure to do this would lead to account termination.
- Follow below to upgrade and keep account active
UPGRADE INBOX VERSION
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