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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: "Thompson Peter" <postmaster@hosyten.shop>
Reply-To: thompsonpeter1717@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 23:56:22 +0100
Subject: Request for partnership investment
Attention
This is to solicit your support for an investment of funds that run to mil=
lions of dollars which I will later disclose to you as we progress.This inv=
estment plans required a very reliable individuals and corporate body that =
can work with me closely to achieve the movement of the funds to your accou=
nt which you will be required to provide as we progress .
I therefore implore you to get back to me as soon as possible for further =
explanation.
Attached herewith are some details that will guide you as we proceed on th=
e process.
This is a very sensitive and urgent transaction we have to work on immedia=
tely.In view of effective communication, kindly provide me with your full c=
ontact details and full name, and phone number to call you for more detail=
s.
Thanks for your anticipated cooperation while I await your prompt response.
Regards,
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Thompson Peter
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