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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: Attorney Jerry Mike Esq <dvickery1953@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Attorney Jerry Mike Esq <www.diabankonline@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:09:17 +0900 (JST)
Subject: YOUR FUNDS WAS CONVERTED IS NOW AVALAIBLE


Your ATM card visa has been registered this morning for delivery the total amount of $5.8 M US dollar in accordance with the Organization of
the United Nations.All you have to do now is to give the Corporation your complete information for all the delivery of the package for you.

I would also like to inform you that you will take the
responsibility of the Security fee of.
Kindly supply us with the Good following details

Your full name
Your mobile phone number
Your country
Your current home address
Your ID Card Copy
Your Nearest International Airport

Dr. Patrick Mestrallet,
New Director Diamond Bank Benin Republic West Africa
Direct Hot Line Tel. : +229-97933578

Best Regards,
Attorney Jerry Mike Esq 

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