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“Crucial Reference” 419 Spam

August 18, 2015 - Here’s a curious missive from the spam traps. 419 mails have occasionally delved into a  of hitmen and threats to get their hands...

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Hijacked Email Account Wants $2,800 for Emergency Surgery

July 16, 2015 - Here’s one from the “My friend’s email account was hacked and this is what was sent out” pile: HELLO,Sorry to bother...

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Fake “Microsoft Official Promotion” Email Offers £450,000 Prize

July 13, 2015 - We begin the week with a fake “Microsoft Official Promotion” scam which attempts to convince recipients that they’ve won £450,000. They’re also...

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“We Need Your Support” Nepal Earthquake 419 Spam

May 1, 2015 - There’s been an inevitable collection of Nepal themed scam emails and websites since the devastating Earthquake hit Nepal this past week....

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Another Day, Another 419 Fakeout

April 17, 2015 - It seems 419 mails are like buses this week – you wait ages for one to come, and then three show...

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“Business Support Giveaway” 419 Scam

April 15, 2015 - If we’re to believe everything our mailbox tells us, the United Nations Foundation are busy sending out missives informing lucky recipients...

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“International Reconciliation and Logistics Vault” 419 Spam

April 13, 2015 - Every now and then a 419 scammer dredges up an old scam mail, gives it a bit of spit and polish...

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Steer Clear of Fake “Euromillions Lottery” Email

September 16, 2014 - If you see a missive in your mailbox called “Winning notification”, think twice before filling it in and replying. It’s a classic 419...

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Justin Bieber themed 419 Mails are Heartbreakers

July 24, 2014 - We’re seeing examples of rather bizarre spam being sent out from a couple of different addresses. They begin with a message...

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“Window Live Network Online Award Program” 419 Scam

July 16, 2014 - Scammers have recycled pieces of an email dated back to at least 2012 in their latest quest to steal as much money...

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