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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: "Mr.Douglas Scott" <"Scott."@rondo.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr.Douglas Scott" <teresadobson7@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2016 06:57:50 +0900 (JST)
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD secret code (ATM CARD).

Diamond Bank
Carrefour des trois Banques Avenue
Pape Jean Paul II, Cotonou, Benin.

Dear Costumer,

YOUR ATM CARD secret code (ATM CARD).

This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the Federal Ministry Of
Finance to this Bank, 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 transparent, the president through ministry of finance federal
Rep. of Benin have revoked your payment via western union or money gram due to
numerous corruptions inherent in their transactions. lot of complaint have
reached the presidency concerning extortion's of fees after fees by western
union and money gram agent in this country hence all outstanding foreign
payment is entrusted via ATM card payment. Also, there is no way you can be
going to western union or money gram office everyday to pick-up money because
its suspicious so anybody that tells you, you will receive huge amount via w/u
or money gram is a liar.

It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 4061 7360 0052 3308 have
been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 8387. The
ATM Card Value is $3.850, 000 Million USD Only. You are advised that a maximum
withdrawal value of $9,500.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are
duly Inter Switch And you can make withdrawal in any Inter Switch location and
ATM Center of your choice. As stated the delivery charges is only $55 as Soon
as payment is confirmed we shall immediately dispatch your package and email
you with the UPS tracking numbers so as for you to be able to track your
package Online and know when to be at your home to receive it. Please be
informed that the ATM card and the pin would be enclosed in the envelope and
you can make withdrawals from the moment you receive the package. You will have
to make the payment of $55 available to this office using Western union or
money gram transfer with the name of our secretary's information's as stated
below.

Receiver's Name: JOE EMOR
Address: 3 Mgr Isidore de Souza 41 Blvd Du Mongo Benin Republic
City: Cotonou
Amount: $55
Sender name: -------------
MTCN: --------------------

Also, do try to send the charge and email the mtcn or money gram ref digit to
Email:teresadobson7@gmail.com or text to us at +229 68569912 Remember to send us
your delivery address for confirmation SUCH AS

YOUR FULL NAME
DIRECT PHONE NUMBER
AND ADDRESS

To avoid wrong delivery .As soon as payment is made do send an email with the
10- or 8-Digit MTCN numbers together with your delivery details as outlined
above so that we can proceed with Dispatching of your parcel without wasting
time. Be rest assured that your $55 is the only payment you will have to make
for the delivery of the ATM card and nothing more. Below is our contact office,
looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks as we wait to hear from you.

Regards.
Mr.Douglas Scott
secret code (ATM CARD).
Personal Email:( teresadobson7@gmail.com )
PHONE NUMBERS +229 68569912

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