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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:
Reply-To: "Mrs. Linda Wilson" <atmcard_departmennt011@hotmail.com>
Date:
Subject: Hello dear:




Hello dear:

I have registered your ATM CARD worth $1.5M USD with DHL Company here in Benin Republic with Package code Number(B/xxx/100) be advised to contact them with your delivery information such as, Your Full Name, Your Address and Your Telephone Number:

Dr. George Hillary
FOREIGN PAYMENT MANAGER

So you can contact them immediately. I am in India to look after my health. Please indicate the registration Number and ask him how you will be receiving your ATM CARD Remember to contact them with your full information to avoid wrong delivery.


BEST REGARD.
Ms.Linda Wilson

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