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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. DAVID PORTER" <OFFICE.@herb.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr. Carlos Ude" <atmcenter@yeah.net>
Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2016 02:59:58 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Contact Atm office now for your ATM DEBIT CARD,

Hello dear,

This is to acknowledge you that your awarded compensation of $8,5Million USD has been converted into Atm debit Card for the easier and urgent debiting since its 95% the fastest and safety way for you to receive the fund. Therefore contact the atm manager Mr. Carlos Ude for more information, Tel: +229-98544307.

E-mail: ( atmcenter@yeah.net ) and note to reconfirm him your below details,
Full Name:==
Country:====
Phone:=====
City:=======
Address:====
Age:=======
Sex:=======
Occupation:===

We look forward for your confirmation update soon as you cash the atm card for your immediate use.

Regards,
Dr. David Porter

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