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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 Esther Oly Ezechukwu <wumt59026@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Mrs Esther Oly Ezechukwu <robertjhn98@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 07:34:06 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Inheritance funds


An irrevocable payment guarantee has been issued by the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on your Payment. However, we are happy to inform you that based on our recommendation/Instructions; your complete Inheritance funds have been credited in your favor through ATM VISA CARD.You are therefore advice to contact:

Mr. John Robert
Director ATM Payment Department
(Eco Bank Plc, Benin Republic
Direct Office lines: +229 9888-7183

Contact him now for the delivery of your ATM Card. As soon as you establish a contact with him, an ATM card will be issued to you immediately which you can use to withdraw your funds in any Bank ATM Machine in your Country, but the maximum is $5000 per day. So if you like to receive your funds through this means you're advised to contact (John Robert with the following information as stated below:

1. Your Full Name:
2. Address Where You Want the Courier Company to Send Your ATM Card To or (P.O Box)
3. Nationality:
4. Occupation:
5. Mobile Number:
6. Private E-Mail Address:

NOTE: You are advised to furnish Mr. John Robert with your correct and valid details. Also be informed that the amount to be paid to you is USD$3, 500, 000, 00. We expect your urgent response to this email to enable us monitor this payment effectively thereby making contact with Mr,John Robert as directed to avoid further delay.

Congratulations.
MRS.Esther Oly

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