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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: "Mrs.Elizabth George" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <db72374@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2015 23:46:42 +0100
Subject: CONTACT HIM TODAY FOR YOUR ATM CARD OF US$ 1,200,000.00

 
Compliment!
 
Good day and how are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? I am using this opportunity to inform you that this multi-million-dollar business has been concluded with the assistance of another partner from India who financed the transaction to a logical conclusion. Due to your effort sincerity courage and trust worthiness You showed during the course of the transaction.I have left ATM Card for you worth of $1,200,000.00 cashable anywhere in the world.
 
This compensation is in compliance with IMF and World bank directives to pacify victims of internet scam.On this note, I am pleased to inform you that ATM card Number 4539 7978 0214 3027 for the sum of US$1,200,000.00 has been credited in your favor and ready for immediate delivery to you. You are hereby required to confirm your telephone number and present address were you want the ATM card delivered to you.
 
 
CONTACT: Mr David Benson
Account Officer, Cotonou,Benin Republic,
His email address:db72374@gmail.com
HOT LINE; +229 68750428
 
Therefore you should send him your full Name and telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want him to send the ATM card to you.
Hoping to hear from you.
 
Mrs.Elizabth George

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