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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Veronika Hen <vhon@donberg.ie>
Reply-To: sales.adalbert@solupharrn.com
Date: 14 Oct 2024 17:13:54 +0200
Subject: DO EXPORT TO IRELAND ?

We are interested in purchasing your product in Bulk.

But before making a final decision, I would like to know more about your company's policies and warranty.


Please provide me with a detailed explanation of your 

Warranty coverage

Duration

limitations, and procedures for claims

Return policy

Shipping options


Finally take your time to check the attached Purchase order and our company policy, we are looking at building a long term business relationship.


Again include your payment terms in your return mail. 


Find product specification attached.

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Veronika Hen
Dönberg Electronics LTD
Schoolmaster's House
Ranafast - Co. Donegal

Registered in Ireland, No. 123828
VAT No. IE-4689289J
Directors: Gerd Höna, Veronika Höna

Web : http://www.donberg.ie/
Email: vhon@donberg.ie
PGP : 1A08950E
Tel: +353(0)74-95 482 

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