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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: "GODWIN C.EMEFIELE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <reyesjoediplomatunit20001@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:15:04 -0800
Subject: Development of your compensation funds

 
Investigation has revealed that After.
all promises to deliver your funds $10.5 Million United State Dollars
has not been paid to you, However,am glad to inform you on the
development of your compensation funds,
 
Your Diplomat Has arrived successful in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport
Atlanta Georgia U.S.A with your consignment boxes
worth $10.5 Million United State Dollars,
 
You are given 24 hours to confirm your full house/office address and
valid phone number and nearest international airport to you to
 
MR JOE REYES To enable him deliver your consignment boxes
containing.the amount of ($10.5 Million United State Dollars)to you
today.Contact Diplomat  JOE REYES with this Information below:
It is more advisable to call the Aramex Delivery Service on this number
+1-(404)4811220 for onward delivery of your consignment boxes to your
nominated home address. Should you require any further clarification or
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
 
Below are the contact details for the Aramex Delivery Service Atlanta
Georgia USA
 
Aramex Delivery Service Atlanta Georgia U.S.A
 
Contact Number: +1-(404)4811220
Contact Person : Mr. JOE REYES
E-mail: (reyesjoediplomatunit20001@gmail.com)
 
Best Regards
 
MR. GODWIN C. EMEFIELE
 
CENTRAL BANK OF WEST AFRICA
Investigation has revealed that After.
all promises to deliver your funds $10.5 Million United State Dollars
has not been paid to you, However,am glad to inform you on the
development of your compensation funds,
 
Your Diplomat Has arrived successful in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport
Atlanta Georgia U.S.A with your consignment boxes
worth $10.5 Million United State Dollars,
 
You are given 24 hours to confirm your full house/office address and
valid phone number and nearest international airport to you to
 
MR JOE REYES To enable him deliver your consignment boxes
containing.the amount of ($10.5 Million United State Dollars)to you
today.Contact Diplomat  JOE REYES with this Information below:
It is more advisable to call the Aramex Delivery Service on this number
+1-(404)4811220 for onward delivery of your consignment boxes to your
nominated home address. Should you require any further clarification or
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
 
Below are the contact details for the Aramex Delivery Service Atlanta
Georgia USA
 
Aramex Delivery Service Atlanta Georgia U.S.A
 
Contact Number: +1-(404)4811220
Contact Person : Mr. JOE REYES
E-mail: (reyesjoediplomatunit20001@gmail.com)
 
Best Regards
 
MR. GODWIN C. EMEFIELE
 
CENTRAL BANK OF WEST AFRICA

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