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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: "Mr. Joseph Agavou" <test@ovagames.com>
Reply-To: finan.serv@administrativos.com
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:38:00 -0700
Subject: Waiting for your instruction

Attention: Beneficiary,

We have received an official letter regarding the release of your part payment approved fund of US$ 1.2 million Dollars. We are very sorry as it was due to delay from our corrupt officials who are trying to divert your inheritance funds for their own selfish interest. To make everything fast and easy we decided to pay you through through our ATM Swift Card Payment System or we can also pay you by Key Tested Telex (K.T.T) Wire Transfer through Bank to Bank Account (Swift System). This is to enable you receive your fund conveniently into any nominated bank account of your choice in your country.

You are required to provide the following information which will be used to facilitate the accrediting process as there will be need to set up an account on your behalf.

Personal Information
(1) Full Names:
(2) Complete Address:
(3) Nationality:
(4) Direct Phone Number:
(5) Alternative Email Address:
(6) Preferred Currency For Account:

Kindly get back to me for more details.

Yours Faithfully,
Mr Joseph Agavou
Federal Ministry of finance
Benin Republic.
Tel:+229 99893690

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