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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: "Mr Anthony Williams" <test@gorod.shelehov.ru>
Reply-To: <imfirnf@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:51:27 -0700
Subject: Your Attention Is Needed (IMF)

 
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
DEPT: WORLD DEBT RECONCILIATION
AGENCIES. ADVISE: YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
 
Attention:
 
We received Power Of Attorney from Mrs Zara Craig and Oliver Lad confirming your demise, hence an account was presented to replace your details to enhance receiving your funds in the tune of $7.5 UNCLAIMED to their names.
 
Below the new account they have submitted for claims.          
BANK.-HSBC CANADA
ONTARIO , CANADA
ACCOUNT NO. 3476-3005-44
 
The POA confirmed you suffered and died of  throat cancer.Kindly respond to this email within 24hours if you are still alive we will educate you on how best to receive your claim
 
Best Regards,Mr Anthony Williams
Director of Finance
International Monetary Fund..
 

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