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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:
- 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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: arana <cosima.baldari@unisi.it>
Reply-To: mrs.roger.arana@gmail.com
Date: 10 May 2023 16:05:22 +0200
Subject: Earn 30% bonus within 48 hours
Hello,
I am Mrs Roger Arana from a reputable crypto currency exchange
here in the Brazil.
We specialize in all cryptocurrency trading and investments.
We pay a 30% investment bonus depending on your investment plans.
I will also teach you how to trade and make
a cryptocurrency investment because you need to secure your
future from your current job.
Register with us now and start receiving your 30% bonus after 48
hours.
Please find my whatsapp number for want direct communication.
+5583996391248
Please reply us so that we can send you more details and our
website to proceed
Mrs Roger Arana
Rua Boca de Leão, 188
São Paulo-SP
03874-040
Brazil
whatsapp:+5583996391248
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