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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: "Mrs.vanessa williams" <patriotse@t-online.hu>
Reply-To: mrs.vanessawilliam@hotmail.com
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2017 13:06:05 +0200
Subject: (IMF) INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND


(IMF)  INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
700 19TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20431
UNITED STATE OF AMERICA,

Please be informed that you have $5.6USD (Five million, six hundred
thousand United state dollars) already Lodged in our system to be
transfer to you as Compensation by the United Nation (UN) as one of
the 2016 reported ''SCAM VICTIM'' who have unknowingly sent money to
strangers, most especially (SCAMMERS FROM WEST AFRICA) through Money
Gram and Western Union.
The UN compensation program is also currently compensating all scammed
victim all over the world who have been involve in online internet
scam. This promotion is also for everyone who regularly makes use of
international payment services worldwide.

This award has been drawn through our system where your email was
indicated and notified. Please contact Mrs.vanessa williams on below
information: E-mail me via ''mrs.vanessawilliam@hotmail.com''  once
you fill below Information you are also advised to forward her your
following details/data listed below so that your funds will be
remitted to you immediately.

* Full Name:
* Country/city:
* Sex:
* Age:
* Marital Status:
* Direct Address:
* Mobile Number:
* Office Number:
* Occupation:
* Copy of your state or National Id.

Note that you will send Mrs. vanessa williams the total sum of $290
for either the bank to bank duty charges OR If ATM Visa Card  then you
have to pay the sum of $200 But if it is a check you prefer then it
will cost you the sum of $350.00usd and after the payment is been
confirm, i will personally process and get the check deliver to your
nearest home address. It is optional so make your choice and get back
to me urgently

YOU HAVE TO SEND THE FEE VIA PAYPAL BUT YOU HAVE TO MAKE YOUR CHOICE
BEFORE I GIVE YOU THE PAYPAL ID.
Note that your fund will not be transfer until you send the needed fee.
Contact the Email above after filling your details.
Once again congratulation, and have a nice day.

call or text her +(313) 913-0858
Best
Regards,                                                                                                                                                                                 
 
Official Announcer.
Erin Wetzel
United Nation Compensation Program

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