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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: John Kelvin <jamesphilips881@gmail.com>
Reply-To: johnkelv10@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:02:58 -0800
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT


FROM THE DESK OF JOHN KELVIN.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN PAYMENTS
FOREIGN REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA {CBN}

Dear Owner,

I’m John Kelvin, Presidential Committee on foreign Payments. I
am contacting you regarding your unclaimed fund. The Executive Office
of the President of the United States/United Nation (EOPOTUS/EOP)
recently became aware of your unclaimed fund in the tone of
US$1,500,000.00 (One Million, five hundred thousand United State
Dollar) that was held by the Nigeria and Ecowas financial
authorities. EOPOTUS has partnered with the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) to determine the quickest and most convenient way to
receive your payment.

You are receiving this notification because we have determined that
the total fund will be released to you by uploading the total approved
payment into a (Master/ Visa) Debit Card that can be accessible at
any ATM & Inter-Switch cash machine anywhere in the world. With this
card, a maximum withdrawal value of US$5000.00 is permitted on
withdrawal per day with a minimum of US$100 per withdrawal.

In this case, you are expected to reconfirm your Full Name (as stated
on your government issued photo ID), shipping address and your Direct
Cell number, for immediate delivery of your card. Please ensure that
All details are correctly stated to avoid wrong delivery. EOPOTUS
takes very seriously its responsibility to protect your information
and ensure your privacy.

We expect your response to this email to enable us to monitor this
payment effectively.

Yours Faithfully,
John Kelvin
(Director Foreign Remittance Dept.)

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