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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: "Barrister Thomas L. Philip" <csakvarikati@t-email.hu>
Reply-To: barrister.thomasphilip@presidency.com
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:44:53 +0200
Subject: Attention Fund Owner ,

GREETINGS ATM MASTER CARD OWNER ,
 
This is to inform you that the United Nations / World Bank Assisted Program has asked our office to pay the amount of $5,500,000.00 (five million, five hundred thousand United States dollars) on the electronic debit card. I am pleased to confirm that your Master Card ATM is ready and electrically tested and we confirm that the card will work on any AUTOMATIC machine in your country and in other parts of the world and will allow you to withdraw the sum of $25,000.00 Dollars per day, you can also use the card to pay bills online and transfer to your personal bank account through our online guidance as well as you can purchase items online with the ATM Master Card that we will send to you as safe and secure.
 
We must complete the recharging of your $5,500,000.00 Remuneration in the Master Card ATM within 48 hours as we are currently working on your Master Card ATM issue, which will take your name as all documents backing the $5,500.000.00 in the ATM Master Card are with your name as proof of the beneficiary.
 
Note: This payment you receive is coming directly from the World Bank / United Nations Compensation Committee assistance program to be risk free. (If funds are to be transferred directly into your bank account, please let us know that we can let you know the procedural rules and regulations of the transfer of funds to your bank account. we have secured the receipt of your ATM Master Card to be successfully delivered within the next 24 hours, the above agreement has been signed and endorsed by UNITED NATION (UN), INTERNATIONAL FUNDS (FBI) / FEDERAL INVESTMENT OFFICE (FBI) accredited that this transaction is devoid of any form of illegality.
 
ATM Dept KCB Group Limited Nairobi Kenya
 
To effect the release of your fund valued at $5.5 million USD, it is advisable to contact our correspondent in the East African Community (EAC). Information below:
 
Name: Barrister Thomas L. Philip
E-mail: (barrister.thomasphilip@presidency.com)
TEL: +254 26 765 2010
 
When contacting you, please provide the following information:
Your full name.............
Your address:..............
Occupation:.................
Direct Cell/Phone number:..............
A Copy of Identification:..................
Preferred payment method (ATM Master Card)
 
Upon receipt of payment, the delivery official will ensure that your package is shipped within 24 business hours. Because we are with all certainty that we are giving you a 100% money back guarantee if you do not receive the payment / package at the next 24 hours after you have made payment for the shipment. Note: Ignore any email you receive from any impostor or office claiming to own your ATM Master Card, you are for advice only to contact Thomas L. Philip of the Master Card ATM center who is the legitimate person to treat in respect of your payment and send all the emails you receive from imposters to this office, so that we can act immediately. Help stop cyber crime.
 
You must comply within 48 hours or we would understand that you do not want your package and will transfer it to the treasure. Also, you should not contact any other bank or any agent for any payment because your payment is here in Care and will be posted to you once you follow the instructions that have been given to you.
 
We expect your immediate response in detail as needed.
 
Best regards,
Mrs. Alaska P. Davidson

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