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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: "Mr. John Patrick" <ydvkcjfb@gmail.com>
Date:
Subject:

Dear Beneficiary,

I have decided to get across to you through this medium irrespective
of all odds since I have the mandate of my superior Mr. Ant?nio
Guterres as the UN Director and the World Bank President.

I was appointed to come to Cambodia in Asia by my superior Mr. Ant?nio
Guterres and the World Bank President to effect the release of your
CASH by UNITED NATION/WORLD BANK approved payment of $16,500,000.00
which has been approved to you since last year. Our intelligence
reported reveals that this fund has been fluctuating off and on
transit until it was intercepted and returned to the US-CAMBODIA
Treasury Account.

It is my pleasure to inform you that Your cash was uploaded to ATM
Card Number; 5882 6210 4891 3790 have been approved in your favor.
Your Personal Identification Number Code (ATM Pin Code) is 3401 and
you can as well change it immediately as soon as you get the ATM
Master Card. The ATM Master Card Value is US$16,500,000.00. You are
advised that a maximum daily withdrawal value of US$20,000.00 is
permitted per day. Your ATM Master Card is an "Inter Switch ATM Master
Card", and this means that you can make withdrawal in any ATM location
and ATM Center of your choice anywhere in the world. But your
withdrawal limit still remains US$20,000.00, or the equivalent in your
local currency.

To enable us release your ATM Master Card to you, we have concluded
delivery arrangement with Ups Express Courier Services, because they
are affiliated to one of the Largest Insurance Companies. Your ATM
Master Card has been insured by the Ups Express Courier Services, in
case of loss or theft. Please understand that these are
standard procedures in order to ensure transparency. In view of this
development, you are requested to pay $75.00 by Apple itunes card or
steam wallet card to the deliver Company.

(2 DAYS ) Mailing US$25.00
Insurance US$25.00
Vat US$ 25.00
TOTAL US$75.00

Kindly send your information to Ups Express Courier Services.

1)Full Name
2)Full Address
3)Telephone Number

.......................................

Thanks for your anticipated co-operation.

Ups Express Courier Services
Name: Mr. John Patrick
Email: redacted@domain.name

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