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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: "FEDERAL RESERVE BANK" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <alliscot4@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:59:25 -0800
Subject: Re: .BENEFICIARY!!CONGRATULATIONS REGARDS TO THE ALLOCATION OF $22.5M -- 45.136.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York
     33 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10045
 
Atten:Beneficiary,
What’s going on and why havent we heard from you in regards to the Allocation of $22.5m from the United Nations,as part of their yearly developmental program?
You have been told that your entitled funds of $22.5m,is already loaded in an ATM VISA Card with a daily withdrawal limits.
You can use the ATM Visa card in any ATM Location worldwide.
You are to choose from the option ,”your preferred mode of delivery”so that your ATM card loaded with the $22.5m, can be delivered on time.
It’s important you act fast and choose your mode of ATM Card($22.5m) or else your funds will be affected and Reallocated to your representatives in according to the remittance policy.
You are to choose from the below options ,the delivery you prefer:

1.)One day,Overnight/24hrs delivery : YOU ARE TO PAY,US$275
2.)Two days,48hrs Delivery :YOU ARE TO PAY,US$150
3.)Three days,72hrs Delivery :YOU ARE TO PAY,US$100

So choose from the options above ,the delivery methods you prefer, so we can provide details of how to send the fee for the delivery of your ATM card.

Also reconfirm your full contact details and direct telephone number.

Awaiting your response.
 
 
Scott Anderson
 Senior Personal Assistance
 Chairman Board of Governors,
 Federal Reserve Bank

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