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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "www.petronas-reward@outlook.my" (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: "PETRONAS Mesra Bonanza" <mb3@petronas.com.my>
Reply-To: www.petronas-reward@outlook.my
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:51:22 +0800
Subject: Winnings
Petroliam Nasional Berhad
Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
We are pleased to inform you about the results of the winners that was held
on the 19th August which your email address has been randomly selected as the
winner of the 2024 PETRONAS Mesra Bonanza - As regards the above, we have
officially approved a sum payout of RM 100,000 to you as a winner, your promo
code number is PTMY124850.
We want you to know that this is not a scam and it is 100% Approved by the
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Malaysian Communications
and Multimedia Commission(MCMC) to ensure that you received your winnings.
You are therefore advice to contact our officer immediately as stated below;
Contact Person: Abdul Aziz Othman
Contact Email: www.petronas-reward@outlook.my
With the Following:
1). Full Name
2). Age
3). Occupation
4). Phone
5). State / City
On Behalf of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS). We say a Big
Congratulations to you.
Regards.
Pn. Zakiah Binti Jaafar
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
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