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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: Cicilie James <dorib199@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:54:30 +0200
Subject: Dear Funds Beneficiary,

Dear Funds Beneficiary,

There is an issue in the amount of $1.2 Million USD directed in cash
credited to file KTU/9023118308/05, at the owner of this email
address. The INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND contacted us for the release
of your money a couple of hours ago due to your allocated security
code. We are unable to complete a transfer directed at an email
address, so we require some more information in order to complete this
transfer. For security purpose your money has already been loaded in a
prepaid Visa Debit Card on your behalf.

Your money is automatically deposited in a prepaid Visa Debit Card
account. Easy and quick access to your funds without waiting in line
to cash or deposit a check. you Withdraw cash at ATMs and make
purchases anywhere debit cards are accepted, including retail
stores,grocery stores, restaurants and pharmacies, You are advised
that a maximum withdrawal value of US$10 000.00 is permitted daily.

Therefore arrangements has been perfectly concluded to effect the
delivery of your Visa Debit Card to your doorstep as soon as
youre-confirm the information's below.

1) Your full name:
2) Mobile number:
3) Delivery address:
4) Zip code:

I am waiting to hear from you soon,

With Best Regards,
Ms.Cicilie James.

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