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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. ROBERT JOHNSON" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <infoinfo781@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2017 22:25:55 +0100
Subject: Re: Your ATM CARD

 
It is our pleasure to inform you once again that Your ATM CARD Number; 4278763100030014, has been approved and upgraded in your favor, You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $1,000.000.00 , is permitted on withdrawal daily and we are inter switched and you can make withdrawal in any location and any Card Center of your choice anywhere in the world.
Once again, You have to be rest assured and know that this transaction is legal, Issues concerning legitimacy, trust and risk as regards to this ATM CARD is not in question( not questionable); because it is absolutely true and legal. I advice that you do all that is required of you and receive your money.
Immediately payment is made we shall also send you all legal documents regarding your funds due to Money laundering and also security reason.
 
 
The shipment methods are through FED-EX COURIER or DHL COURIER SERVICE which will be delivered at your doorstep as soon as the payment has been made.
FED-EX COURIER SERVICE
(42 working hours)
Mailing        $50.00        00.00
Insurance        $50.00        00.00
Vat (10%)        $30.00        00.00
TOTAL        $130.00        00.00
  DHL COURIER COMPANY
(72 working hours)
 
Mailing        $40.00        00.00
Insurance        $40.00        00.00
Vat (10%)        $20.00        00.00
TOTAL        $100.00        00.00       
 
 
Payment Information
You are to make payments to the cashier via Western Union Money Transfer, or money gram using this payment information below;
 
Receivers Name: MAIGERI CAROLINE
Address: 12 park lane,LAGOS, NIGERIA .
Text Question: Who is the greatest?
Answer: God
After the payment has been made, you are to provide my office with the following details from your Western Union Money Transfer Payment Receipt for further actions;
Sender's name:
Address:
Amount Sent:
MTCN (Control Number):
Be informed that delivery will be made to your address in 48 hours after confirmation of your payment, as you know that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents to avoid being delayed by customs.
Treat very urgently as we also remind you that your ATM CARD is ready.
NOTE: YOU ARE TO KEEP DETAILS OF THIS TRANSACTION AS CONFIDENTIAL FOR THE SAFETY OF THIS TRANSACTION AND FOR SECURITY REASONS.
I will be expecting the payment information soon for immediate delivery of your ATM CARD.
 
 
Thanks for your co-operation.
 
Dr. ROBERT JOHNSON
Telephone Number: +234-8122038715  Call or text as soon as you got this email.
E-Mail: infoinfo781@yahoo.com
 

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