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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Hamza Karim <project@saudiarabiaoilvendor.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:33:58 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Vendors Registration 2023/2024
Dear Sir/Madam
We are looking for reliable and skilled vendors who can offer us the essential services we require.
After reviewing your company's profile, we believe that your knowledge and experience will be beneficial to the projects that ARAMCO is working on in this 2023 and 2024 session
All firms in the world are eligible to participate in these projects; if you are willing, please express your interest by requesting an EOI and Sellers Questionnaire.
We are happy and eager to begin a fruitful business relationship with your esteemed company. We are grateful for your interest in this invitation and are looking forward to receiving a prompt response.
We appreciate you considering our request.
Best Regards
Karim
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