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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: Eric Campbell <officef254@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Eric Campbell <justinklean54@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 03:36:49 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Good day


Good day

This message comes from DHL company my name is Daniel Yovo Contact DHL Company for Immediate Dispatch of your ATM card worthy $7. 5 million so that the delivery of your ATM Master Card will take place today, DHL Company wants you to understand that you file has gotten to this office and it is finalize all the necessary arrangement concern you ATM Card we are here to advise to provide all need details below for the release of your ATM Card, the delivery of your ATM Card will take place once your full details is receive.

For activation of your Card pin number and also cover the insurance coverage to enable you have access of withdraw once you cash up your ATM Master Card include you ID card

Fill-up this info here
1) Your Full Name
2) Mobile Phone Number
3) Current Home Address
5) Country

6) City
7) Nearest Airport
8) Copy of your ID

Contact with your full info and call the number +22999951017

Best Regards
Hon. Eric Williams
Director In-charge
DHL Courier Company
Dispatching Agent
Director Name Daniel Yovo   

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