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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: Soke Eric <enquiregroup1991@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ericksoke.wumt@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:07:59 -0700
Subject: APPROVAL OF YOUR ATM CARD


Courier Delivery Experts
We recognize the trust you place in us when we deliver to your doorstep.
That’s why we want to keep you informed on the actions we are taking to
keep you safe amidst the COVID-19 outbreak

Date: June 26th 2021


My name is Eric Richard Soke, Deputy British Ambassador to the United
States. I wish to inform you officially that your package (ATM VISA CARD)
from Johnson Harry Tatham has been approved for final Delivery to your
doorstep address on the 24th June 2021 by the Foreign Operation Department.
Below is the successful verification confirmed.

Prepaid Card Number: 4084 6100 0059 3811
Activated Amount: US$10,500,000.00
Per Withdrawal Limit: US$1,000
Daily Withdrawal Limit: US$10,000
Shopping with Card: $50,000.00 - $500,000.00
Card Chip No. 702
Security Pin: 8466
Validity: (MM/YY) 03/23

Your atm card is ready for delivery and you will confirm the key tested
(OK) once you receive the atm card and change the new security pin number
(s) to enable purchasing and cash withdrawal on a daily basis. The
following services are provided by our accredited courier for safety
delivery of your atm card package to your doorstep address.

Overnight (24hrs) Delivery Handling fee cost -$245
Forty Eight Hours (48hrs) Delivery Handling fee cost - $230
Seventy Two Hours (72hrs) Delivery Handling fee cost - $220

Therefore, you should confirm receipt of this message and indicate your
delivery choice from the above services to register delivery of your
package without delay.

Get back to me on Email at Soke Eric <ericksoke.wumt@yahoo.com> for more
details.

Thanks for your patience as we work towards finalizing delivery of your
package.

Truly yours,
Sir, Eric Soke

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