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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: "Ms.Thomas Alisha" <info@mysantech.in>
Reply-To: dr.georgekelly3452@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:48:24 -0500
Subject: CONTACT DR. GEORGE KELLY FOR YOUR COMPESTATION PACKAGE NOW.

GREETINGS!!!




I am happy to inform you about my success in getting those funds transferred under the co-operation of a new partner from Latvia.



Presently I am in Latvia for the new investment projects with my ownshare . meanwhile,I didn't forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me in transferring those funds despite that it failed.



It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number:5404322008357072 have been keep and approved in your favor, The ATM Card Value is $5000,000.00 USD (FIVE MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS).



You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $10,000.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per day and are duly Inter Switch so you can make withdrawal at any location and ATM Center of your choice.



I have concluded delivery arrangement with UPS and DHL courier services. Please note that the UPS or DHL Courier Company is fully insured by TD Insurance Corporation.



For your information, I have paid for the delivery Charge, Insurance premium and Clearance Certificate Fee of the Compensation ATM CARD showing that it is not a Drug Money or meant to sponsor Terrorism attack in yourCountry.The only money you will be sending is US$200 only for the (Security Keeping Fee & Notarization Fees ) of the Courier Company that will delivery your Compensation ATM CARD to your door step.Again, don't be deceived by anybody to pay any other money except US$200.



You are advised to contact the courier aget with the details below via his e-mail address:

Name : Dr. George Kelly
EMAIL:(dr.georgekelly3452@yahoo.com)


1.Full Name:...
2.Address:...
3.Phone:...
4.Country:...
5.Sex/Gender:...


Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready and available for dispatch to you.


Yours Sincerely,

Ms.Thomas Alisha

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