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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:
- "philip-roger@alternativeaddress.com" (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: PHILIP ROGER <philip-roger@alternativeaddress.com>
Date: 8 Apr 2023 22:50:17 +0200
Subject: Attention: Business Proposal.
Hi,
My name is Philip Roger, Research director At reputable company
in United Kingdom , I would like to share with you some business
insights .
Please Kindly reply me on my personal email
Note: You have the right to quit by the end of my detailed
explanation and you don't feel like moving forward with me.
But Trust me, you won't regret it.
Best Regards
Philip Roger
philip-roger@alternativeaddress.com
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