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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Donna Timothy <ms.helen08@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:21:15 +0100
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT FUND!!!!!
Dear Your/Fund,
RE: IRREVOCABLE RELEASE OF YOUR PAYMENT FUND,
You are being legally contacted regarding the release of your long
awaited Irrevocable Re-compensation Payment fund delayed by corrupt
officials of the Bank who are trying to divert your money into their
private accounts. After a detailed review of your file name.
we are happy to inform you that your entire Re-compensation value of
$1,2 M USD has been approved and credited it in your favour through
international BANK ATM VISA CARD Fund which you can withdraw in any
ATM cash point machine worldwide.
You are therefore advised to contact Willy James (Mr) the Director of
the Administrative Audit Unit with the bellowing information.
Willy James (Mr)
Telephone: +226 7493 0179
E-mail:( williamsjames10@Administrativos.com )
Note that, you should furnished Willy James (Mr) with your correct
contact information to avoid wrong shipment.
(1) Your Full Name:
(2) Your Country & mailing Address:
(3) Phone, Fax and Mobile Number:
(4) Your occupation &
(5) A copy of your international passport or national id:
Yours
Best regard.
Dr. Donna Timothy.
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