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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: "Dr.Thomas C.Gary" <uuwi983@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:57:52 +1100
Subject: PAYMENT VIA ATM CARD

PAYMENT VIA ATM CARD

This is to officially inform you that, we have verified your payment file presently on my desk, and I found out that you have not received your payment due to your lack of co-operation and not fulfilling the obligations giving to you in respect to your inheritance payment.

Secondly you are hereby advised to stop dealing with some non-officials in the bank as this is an illegal act and it has to stop. The Economic and Social Council, during its 2012/2013 substantive session, considered agenda item 6(a) entitled “Follow-up to the International Conference on Financing for Development with Federal Ministry Of Finance Nigeria during the meetings of its coordination segment. featured a panel discussion on “Innovative mechanisms of financing for development” followed by a general discussion on the item. the Council adopted a draft resolution (E/2012/L.26) entitled Follow-up to the International Conference on Financing for Development.

Office of Programmer Planning, Budget and Accounts carries out activities in support of the financial and budgetary operations of the Organization as a whole. These include in finding a solution to your problem. the United Nations have arranged your payment through SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTER in Europe, America, Africa, Oceania and Asia Pacific; this is part of the mandate passed by the United Nations Senate in respect to overseas contract payment and debt re-scheduling. And also the United Nations is using this mean to rewards all the citizens of the United states and all part of Europe including Asia/ Middle East / Australia/ South America / Canada, Antarctica / Africans /e.t.c and all those who have lost their funds, in either scam, or an uncompleted business, or otherwise, You should know that if you are interested to receive your ATM card which will be credited with $1,500,000.00 United States Dollars, before it is been sent to you, direct to your doorstep, through the courier service, you will have to respond with your full information

The budget covers the costs of United Nations programmers in areas such as political affairs, international justice and law, international cooperation for development, public information, human rights and humanitarian affairs. we will send you your ATM CARD which you will use to withdraw your money via ATM MACHINE in any part of the world, and the maximum daily limit is Fifteen Thousand United States dollars ($15,000.00) you have to make withdraw three times and also note that the Federal Ministry Of Finance Nigeria will not taken care of the shipping fee of your ATM card. You will be the responsible of the shipping fee, When you receive your ATM card, you have to alert us, so that, we can give you process, and professional advise, on how to make use of your ATM CARD .Re-confirm your information through this email ( drthomascgary@mailbox.hu

(1) Your Full Name
(2) Full residential address
(3) Phone and Fax Number
(4) Occupation.
(5) Age
(6) Marital Status
(7) Sex

Thanks for your co-operation.


Thanks and remain blessed
Best Regards,

Dr.Thomas C.Gary
International Payment Investigation Unit (FMF)
Address:108 GARIK ROAD
ABUJA NIGERIA
Telephone:+234-8010-81792
Fax number +234(9)1904

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