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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Steven Johnson" <mrjhndvd11@gmail.com>
Reply-To: w.bank@worldbngroup.com
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:48:27 -0700
Subject: ATTENTION FOR YOUR DELIVERY 0F YOUR ATM CARD
ATTENTION FOR YOUR DELIVERY 0F YOUR ATM CARD
This notification is coming to you from Payment committee Office. I
have a great news for you, The good news is that your funds $40
million usd has been converted into Debit Visa Card issued by (World
BANK) registered with DHL Courier Delivery Company for immediate
delivery,This payment instruction is from United Nations Board of
Directors and High Court Of Justice for smooth delivery of your
compensation funds.
Note, The United Nations Board of Directors decided to compensate you
as a scam victims. It's United Nations scam victim compensation 2020
project and 2021 project. The total amount of money in your Debit Visa
Card is $40 Million USD. I can assure you that all the necessary
arrangement has made in your favor and your Debit Visa Card is now
ready to be delivered to your house address. It is already loaded
in the Debit Card which you can use to access your fund in any ATM
Stand location worldwide and remember that the maximum withdrawal
daily limit is Ten Thousand United States Dollars($10.000.00 USD)
Kindly provide the below details in your response to this email to
enable us commence with the shipment of your ATM Card to you.
1. ID Photo.....................
2. Home Address:.................
3. Full name:...................
4. State:........................
5. County:.......................
6. Phone Number:.................
7. Valid Email Addresses:........
8. Age & sex.....................
Bests Regards
Mr.Stevens Johnson
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