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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: "Adesola Yomi-Ajayi (IBD)" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fedexd72@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012 15:46:24 -0800
Subject: Re

RE: IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA ATM CARD
 
 
 
 
 
 
Based on series of petitions we received by from various organizations such as Cooperate Bodies and Non Governmental Organization (NGO) on the Inability of some Government officials, Commercial banks and World Lottery Organization to settle their clients Contract debt, Inheritance and Winning Prizes. The Debt Reconciliation Unit of this institution has authorized us, to investigate the unnecessary delay on payment approved in your favor. During the course of our investigation, we discovered with dismay that your payment has been unnecessarily delayed by corrupt officials of the Bank who are trying to divert your funds into their personal accounts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After an extensive close door meeting yesterday, it was resolved and agreed upon that CAPITEC BANK will work extensively to ensure that all contract payment, Inheritance and Lottery Winning Prizes be settled without any hassle. For security reasons, your funds will be packaged in form of your personal Identification number (PIN) ATM CARD and this will enable only you to have direct control over your funds. We will monitor this payment ourselves to avoid the hopeless situation created by previous bank officials.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on your Payment have issued an irrevocable payment guarantee. 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 CARD.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kindly contact the delivery department (FedEx Courier Delivery Post) with the details given below:
 
 
 
FedEx courier Delivery Post
Contact Person: Mr Ken Davids
E-mail:  fedexdelverypost@zing.vn
 
 
 
 
 
 
You are requested to 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 you can use from any Bank ATM Machine in the world. So if you like to receive your funds through this means, you are advised to contact ( Mr Ken Davids ) with the following information as stated below:
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Your Full Name:
2. Address:
3. Age:
4. Occupation:
5. Telephone Numbers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: You are advised to furnish Mr Ken Davids your correct and valid details. Also be informed that the amount to be paid to you is USD$1,000,000 (One Million United State dollars only ) we expect your urgent response to this email to enable us monitor the payment effectively.
 
 
 
 
 
Congratulations.
 
 
 
Expect your immediate response.
Yours Sincerely
Adesola Yomi-Ajayi (IBD)
Head International Banking Division
International Monetary Fund.
 

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