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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: "UNITED NATIONS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bakersjude@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 08:01:08 -0700
Subject: GREAT NEWS

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT YOUR COMPENSATION FUND IS NOW READY TO BE REFUNDED TO YOU.
 
We bring to your notice that your Email address has been in our database of scammed victims for a long time, Due to complains by individuals and Governmental agencies, an emergency meeting was held at the United Nation building.
You were randomly selected to be compensated, that is why we are in contact with you so take your time to read this information carefully.
Series of meetings have been held over the past few months with the secretary General of the United Nations, which Ended 7days ago. It is obvious that you have not received your funds valued at $1.5 Million US dollars, due to past corrupt governmental officials who almost held the funds to them self for their selfish reasons.
The United Nations have successfully passed A mandate to boost the Exercise of clearing all foreign debts Owed to individuals and organizations, Who have not Receive their Funds yet to effect the release of your fund Valued at $1.5Million US Dollars, You are advised to contact funds Transfer agent Mr. Jude Bakers with The information below, E-MAIL: bakersjude@gmail.com
 
1. Full Name:........................
2. Contact Address:...................
3. Phone:.............................
4. Date Of Birth:.......................
5. Marital Status:.....................
6. Country:...........................
7. Occupation:.........................
 
Regards
UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT

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