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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. Ken Jim" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drkenjim@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 06:17:49 -0700
Subject: Urgent compliance is to your advantage.

United Nations payment
Office Lagos- Nigeria
From: Dr Ken Jim
 
Reply urgently,
 
I am directed by the united nations authority/ American government to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations are correct, Therefore we are happy to inform you that the United Nations authority have  concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency. It is my pleasure to inform you that
ATM Card Number: 4388 0128 4568 8910 has been approved in your favor; The ATM Card Value is $10.5m USD (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand, United States Dollars Only).
 
You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,000.00 USD permitted on withdrawal per day and are duly Inter Switch so you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice. We have concluded delivery arrangement with the courier services for the delivery of the ATM CARD to you once the delivery fee is paid.
 
Please note that the Courier Company is fully insured by Insurance Corporation. Please do inform us if you will be able to pay for the delivery cost $250, so that I will know how to proceed, and please be informed that the delivery will be made to your address within 48 hours (2 days) after our confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents to avoid being delayed by customs.
 
Kindly provide the details below for delivery.
 
1. Valid delivery address: --------------------------------
2. Cell/Phone Number. --------------------------------
3. Your Nearest Airport: ------------------------------
 
Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready and available for dispatch to you.
 
Urgent compliance is to your advantage.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
Dr. Ken Jim
United Nations Under-Secretary-
General for Internal Oversight
Email: drkenjim@outlook.com

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