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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: "UNITED NATION COMPENSATION OFFICE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drfrankvault@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 03:22:46 -0700
Subject: Swift Credit Card (ATM) worth 14.6million GBP in your name

UNITED NATION COMPENSATION OFFICE.
FUNDS RECONCILLIATION DEPARTMENT.
Postcode EC3P 3AH
 
Swift Credit Card (ATM) worth 14.6million GBP in your name:
 
You Might Be Very Verse With The Swift Credit Card System Through The (A.T.M) Automated Teller Machine System That Allows Beneficiaries Direct Access To Make Withdrawal Of Fund From Any International Banks In The World. The Federal Government Under The Ministry Of Finance With The World Bank And IMF(International Monitory Fund) Has Adopted This Administrative Measure Owing To Various Complains/Petitions Received From Beneficiaries Owning To The Delays In Receiving Their Contract/Inheritance Fund As Expected.
 
 
Please be informed that this is a real and not a bogus card so be rest assured that the money will be cleared immediately a withdrawal is affected. I have made all the necessary arrangements to have card delivered to you at your nominated mailing address. All other documents such as your recommendation letter and certificate from the Economic Finance Unit confirming that these funds are fully free from any liens or encumbrances and are clean, clear and of non-criminal origin shall also be sent to you.
 
This Atm Card Contains Maximum Of 14.6million GBP. And you have a daily withdrawal limit of  5,000 GBP.For your information, you are to bear the cost of mailing the ATM to you, the ATM Card will be mailed via a World Diplomatic Delivery Service to ensure that card is delivered to you wherever you are anywhere in the world, However, before I proceed, I would like you to re-confirm the below details.
 
1. Full name:
2. Telephone number:
3. Mailing address: {Residential address only}
4. Choice of delivery as listed below:
 
The Options, Together With Their Associated Conditions Are Presented Below,You Are Required To Pay The Necessary Courier Charges To Enable Me Send You Your Parcel /B>
 
1. FedEx Delivery Company Duration for Delivery: 72 Hours Amount 150 GBP
2. UPS Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount Next day Delivery 200 GBP
3. DHL Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount 24 Hours of Delivery 310 GBP
4. Through an Internet online banking Service for Transfer Amount 12 Hours 480 GBP
 
Contact administrative department with the contact information below to enable them deliver your ( 14.6million GBP) In any choice of delivery chosen.
 
CONTACT PERSON: DR FRANK VAULT
EMAIL: wumtresponse@administrativos.com
 
 
Treat As Urgent
Thanks for Your Co-Operation.
 
Best Regards,
Mrs. ValarieSoranno Keating.

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