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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: Mark Wilson<info@u.s.a.org>
Reply-To: John.Stowe@accountant.com
Date: 13 Dec 2019 21:53:39 -0800
Subject: URGENT NOTIFICATION!!..


Attention

The sum of $4,500,000 (Four Million Five Hundred Thousand United
States Dollars) out of your over due total sum has been approved
for payment through ATM cash card system

after all attempts to pay you through bank, and diplomatic
courier failed.

The approved sum has been programmed into the ATM cash card which
will be dispatched to you through your address upon
reconfirmation. I have made several attempts to contact

you and this is the last letter to you in respect to this matter.

Meanwhile, I received a power of attorney from one Mr. Clarence
Bibbs from U.S.A purportedly issued by you asking us to change
the fund beneficiary to his name.

However, you should send your

Full Names/

Age/

Telephone

Number(s)/

Residential Address/

Sex and

Occupation, to Mr John Stowe immediately for your compensation
payment by

replying to this email or emailing the address below:

John Stowe
Email:John.Stowe@accountant.com
TEXT Number: +1-442-229-4987

He is obliged to treat your case with utmost urgency as soon as
you contact him and fill out your correct details including all
reachable phone numbers for he is to get in

touch with you via phone and email.

NOTE: The actual fees for shipping your ATM card is just $350.00
(Three Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars)
Upon receipt of payment the payment officer will ensure that your
package is sent within 24 working hours. Because I am very sure
of everything, I am giving you a 100% money

back guarantee if you do not receive payment/package within the
next 24hrs after you have made the payment for Shipping.

Good luck and kind regards
Making the world a better place!

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