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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: "DACON SL" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <antonio.gestimedsl@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:17:15 -0700
Subject: Hello Kindly Respond Very Urgent

Kind Attention to Whom it may Concern.
 
On behalf of the board and management of VAULT SURETY/SECURITY COMPANY  in United Kingdom and International Monetary Financial Committee.
 
We are here to inform you regarding your consignment/fund tagged diplomatic luggage with KEY CODE NUMBER  (1***b)  which was deposited in our VAULT SURETY/SECURITY COMPANY  is due for Immediate collection, Be informed that we have concluded all arrangements to deliver your consignment at your doorstep through diplomatic means once we receive your response to proceed.
 
In line with the binding diplomatic consignment delivery policies, kindly furnish us with the following as set forth.
 
1. A copy of your international passport or National ID card as the true consignee.
2. The address where the above cargo/funds should be delivered to.
3. Your contact phone number.
4. Your occupation.
5. The complete KEY CODE NUMBER  (1***b) for the consignment.
6. List the nearest international airport to your address location.
7. And we will like to have enclosed meeting with you in our office to conclude and sign all the related documents for the approve and release of said consignment if needed.
 
Meanwhile, we urge you to treat the above requirement with utmost urgency to enable us dispense our duties and obligation accordingly thereby allowing us to serve you in a timely fashion. Upon satisfactory receipt of all the above mentioned, you will be further acquainted with the detailed delivery itinerary including information of the diplomat who will accompany your consignment.
 
We pledge our best service at all times and kindly reply with any below email address for fast respond for your needs.
 
Yours  in-service.
Mr. Michael Adams
Foreign Operations Manager
Email: info.daconsl@englandmail.com
 
 
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