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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. Peter Wash Nash" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <frankharrydiplomatfrank@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:30:57 +0200
Subject: Attention

Attention
We have sent to you several mail regarding your ATM Card worth of Thirty eight million seven hundred thousand ($38.700,000.00) Dollars, please read the following emails and contact the Remittance office immediately, you are informed that your payment sum of $38.700,000.00 Usd has been arranged to deliver to you immediately you contact.
Again, reconfirm your details for the ATM delivery by filling the form below and send it immediately.
Fill The Form Below:
1. Full Names :...
2. Residential Address :...
3. Mobile Number:
4. Fax Number :...
5. Occupation :...
6. Sex :...
7. Age :...
8. Nationality :...
9. Country :...
10. Marital Status :...
N/B please send your full information to avoid diplomatic h deliver to wrong person, I look forward to your urgent and positive response, this is your opportunity to comply us concern your funds $38.700,000.00
EMAIL:[Mr.peterwashnash43@gmail.com]
Best Regards.
Mr. Peter Wash Nash

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