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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.Patrick" <barr.frankdonkor@gmail.com>
Reply-To: williamfranklin01@msn.com
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:32:17 +0100
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD

Good Day,
I got your mail,My name is Dr.Patrick Nwaelu Secretary to Mrs.Jennifer
Falana, my boss gave me ATM MASTER CARD valued $10 million for you. Since
your fund is in bank draft, you have to send your post address
and your full name,your phone number to enable me send your ATM MASTER CARD
by FedEx the delivery charges is $110.

My boss forward your mail to me now to contact you about your draft
1.) Your name in Full:_________________________
2.) Your postal Address:______________________
3.) Your telephone number:______________________
4.) Your nearest airport:______________________
5.) A copy of your identification Card.

Once you receive this mail call me on my cell phone +2348034947707
for more information.
Thanks
Dr. Patrick
Email:nazarethn63@gmail.com

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