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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: "Gerald Samaroo" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <geraldsamaro@e-mail.ua>
Date: Sat, 11 May 2013 02:39:00 +0200
Subject: Due for collection.

Atlanta Hartsfield/Jackson International Airport
Service Port-Atlanta
Port Information
Port Code: 1704
Location Address: 157 Trade port Drive
Atlanta, GA 30354.
Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Eastern)
Seven Days A Week (7)
 
 
Attn: Consignee,
 
 
A forfeited consignment from a secured Shipping Company was brought to our facility today and When
scanned it is estimated that the consignment contains valuable cash in US Dollar bills.
The consignment was forfeited by the secured delivery Company because there is a restraining order against the
release since it is not properly declared.
 
The details on the consignment tagged.
 
 
Type: SUITCASE
Wheels: 4 wheels
Handles: Trolley handle with top & side handles
Approximate Dimensions: Height: 3.20 ft, Width: 2.50 ft, Depth: 1.90 ft.
Weight: 180 lbs.
 
 
We need;
 
 
1. Your Full Name.
2. Home phone & Cell Phone
3. Home delivery address
4. Any form of Identification either Drivers license or International Passport.
You are expected to come for the normalization of your Bill of Entry or it will be shipped
to your doorstep at your expense.
 
 
Best Regard.
 
Gerald Samaroo

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