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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.
- The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "consignment " (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)
- "million dollars" (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- 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.
- bureaufiscalservices7423@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Anthony Johnson"
Reply-To: <bureaufiscalservices7423@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 06:31:00 +0000
Subject: Good Day , ------------- Urgent Information .
Dear fund owner, this is Mr. Anthony Johnson, your diplomatic agent from Freight Delivery Courier Company.This is to inform you that I just arrived at Dallas International Airport TX, with your valued consignment box worth a sum of $10.3million dollars about 45 minutes ago.
Please reconfirm your current details to avoid wrong delivery.
Note: This fund is your compensation funds from the United States embassy and the European nations for all scammed victims across the country and your email address was selected among the Ten lucky beneficiary’s to receive this legitimate fund So please reconfirm your current details immediately.
Name: ..............
Your home address: .................
Nearest airport: ........................
Occupation : ................
Any valid ID: ........
Phone Number:.......
Contact your Diplomatic Delivery Agent Mr.Anthony Johnson
EMAIL ADDRESS:bureaufiscalservices7423@gmail.com
DIRECT Text Phone:+1 (947)252-5290
We await your urgent reply, for me to start coming to your location with your consignment box. I'm waiting for your prompt reply.
Yours sincerely,
Mr.Anthony Johnson
Diplomatic Delivery Agent.
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