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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "you are required to pay " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- friday_meku@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "mrs rose anna" <friday_meku@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: rose_anna60@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 22 May 2014 11:41:50 -0400 (CLT)
Subject: Treat As Urgent

i work at Zenith Bank Plc
International Remittance Department
No: 50 Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island,Lagos-Nigeria.

Swift Credit Card (ATM) 3.5million usd

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. we 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 3.5million usd. And you have a daily
withdrawal limit of ? 3,000 usd.

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}

The Options, Together With Their Associated Conditions Are Presented
Below. You Are Required To Pay The Necessary Courier Charges To Enable Me
Send Your Parcel?

1. Diamond Express Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount 24 Hours
Delivery 155 usd
2. FedEx Delivery Company Duration for Delivery: 72 Hours Amount 210 usd
3. DHL Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount 12 Hours of Delivery
350 usd
4. Through an online Wire Transfer Service for Transfer Amount 10 Minuites
550 usd

Contact administrative department with the contact information below to
enable them transfer your ( 3.5million usd) In any choice of delivery
chosen.

BANK NAME: ZENITH BANK PLC
BANK ADDRESS: 50 Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island,Lagos-Nigeria.

EMAIL: friday_meku@yahoo.com

Treat As Urgent

Thanks for Your Co-Operation.

Best Regards,

Mrs rose anna.

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