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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:
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Pan Roy Kessier" <service@market-group.zp.ua>
Reply-To: roykessier@yandex.com
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:50:31 +0100
Subject: Investment Bank Luxembourg
Dear Beneficiary,
The European Investment Bank Luxembourg and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have asked us to investigate the cause of the delay in the disbursement of their legally authorized funds.
Our investigation has revealed that his payment was delayed due to corrupt bank employees who tried to divert his money to his private accounts at ABANCA. To prevent this type of fraudulent activity, we have entered into an agreement with the European Investment Bank and the IMF to manage and monitor your payment. We have therefore received an irrevocable payment guarantee for your payment from MFY.
We are pleased to inform you that the European Investment Bank has decided to refund you the amount of €3,500,000.00 and transfer it directly to your bank account by bank transfer.
To ensure a smooth and hassle-free payment process, please contact our agent Mr. Roy Kessier on the following email address:
Email: roykessier@yandex.com
You are also welcome to share your WhatsApp number with us to facilitate communication.
Thank you for your attention on this matter.
Best regards
Mr. Roy Kessier
roykessier@yandex.com
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