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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: james been <cedarogada@gmail.com>
Reply-To: beenjames154@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2021 22:07:38 -0700
Subject: Greetings, From FedEx Delivery Service,.

Greetings, From FedEx Delivery Service,.

With respect , I was directed to inform you that your payment verification
and confirmations is "OK Therefore, we are happy to inform you that
arrangements has perfectly
concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible in our bid to be
transparent inline with programmed of the present administration of
President Joe Biden in his crusade against corruption in United state
of American (USA). However, it is our pleasure to inform you that ATM
Card Number;
5428050011004432 has been approved and upgraded in your favor.
Meanwhile,your Secret Pin Number is 6312. The ATM Card Value is
$10.5million USED
Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of US$20,000.00
is-permitted daily. Reconfirm your correct details below

Your full name………………..
Your direct home address………….
Your telephone number………………..
Your city airport ……………………………
Your occupation……………………………..
Your valid I’d card………………………………

Be informed that delivery will be made to your address; within 48
hours of our confirmation of your information to avoid wrong delivery,
as we also
remind you once again that your ATM Card is ready .

Best Regards
James Been agent

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