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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: "scott" <scott@montgomeryprint.com>
Reply-To: atmcarddepartmentcenter1@waterquan.com
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2012 04:31:17 -0500
Subject: Attention:The Owner of this email Address,ATM SWIFT CARD PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

ATM SWIFT CARD PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
Attn;  

 
This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the Senate House Committee on foreign Payment of Benin Republic, in respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is correct. Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency.
 
It is my pleasure to inform you that your ATM Card Number; 4628123456789010 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 2900. The ATM Card Value is  $4.8MILLION UNITEDSTATE DOLLAR ONLY States Dollars only ) and you are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $2,000.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal perday and we are duly Inter Switch which you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice.
 
We have concluded delivery arrangement with DHL COURIER SERVICE to be fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation. In view of this development, you are to have your ATM CARD delivered to you via DHL COURIER COMPANY and remember that the only commitment you have in this delivery is to paid the delivery charges of $89.50 usd only,

Please note that the ATM card is well packaged and cannot be opened because it is protected with a hard cover of an insurance policy which makes it impossible for it to be used by any individual
except you the rightful beneficiary.
 
THE DELIVERY ESTIMATE
(24hrs Delivery Service)
DHL Mailing: $40.50
Handling charges: $19.00
Vat: $ 20.00
Official Stamp: $10
Total: $89.50.00
 
Payment of $89.50 should sent to the DHL account officer via Western Union Money Transfer or Money Gram Money Transfer location nearest you with the information's provided below so that the courier company can get your card placed on delivery as soon as the payment is confirm,
DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL:
 
ATM card/original certificate of weight :---2.10kg
Bonded draft of weight:------1.17kg
Total weight of parcel:----3.37kg
Color of Parcel:----------Dark Brown
Length of days:-------24hours
Delivery Type:---------Premium Service
Delivery Status:-------Virtual Pending
Your parcel contains
the following documents:

1.Visa CARD VALUED THE SUM OF $4.8million
2.CLEAR SOURCE OF FUNDS CERTIFICATES(C.S.F.C.)
3.CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN OF FUNDS(C.O.F.)

These documents have been securely sealed and packed for security reasons which makes it impossible for anyone to view it until it’s been delivered to you.
Here are the DHL Courier Payment Information.
 
RECEIVER NAME======SAM CHIKA
COUNTRY=========REPUBLIC OF BENIN
CITY=========== TONOU
TEXT QUESTION=====TRUST?
ANSWER==========IN GOD
AMOUNT=========$89.50

For documentation and verification you will provide us with the following payment details such as:
Senders Name:===Address :======MTCN :=====AMOUNT:=====
Be informed that delivery will be made to your destination within 24 hours after the confirmation of $89.50 as you know that the delivery feereceipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents to avoid it being delayed by any person.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR ATM CARD WILL GET TO YOUR LOCATION AFTER THE PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE AND CONFIRMED BY DHL COURIER COMPANY.
Treat very urgently as we also remind you that your ATM Card is ready.
Congratulations once again.
Mr,WILLIAM PAUL
Director General ATM Card Department,
E-mail:atmcarddepartmentcenter1@waterquan.com
Tel: +229 9604-0606  

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