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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:
- "projects@aramco-tender.com" (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: Saudi Aramco Petroleum <info@maai.co.id>
Reply-To: projects@aramco-tender.com
Date: 27 Aug 2024 19:49:12 +0300
Subject: VENDORS EOI
Greetings Sir/Madam,
We are extending an invitation to your valued company to register
as potential a Vendor/suppliers and partners for the Aramco
Petroleum Refineries 2024–2025 projects.
These initiatives offers a remarkable opportunities for
cooperation and are accessible to businesses from across the
world. We respectfully ask that you request the Vendors
Questionnaire and EOI (Expression of Interest) if your
organization is interested in participating in this endeavor.
We will give you the information you need to commence your
registration with these projects upon your request. Our dedicated
team will then reach out to guide you through the subsequent
steps.
We appreciate your interest in this invitation and look forward
to receiving your prompt response.
Kind Regards,
TALAL OMAR
Vendor Coordinator Group Procurement & Contracts Shared Services
Center
Saudi Aramco
P.O. Box 5000, Dhahran, 31311,
projects@aramco-tender.com
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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