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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 DAIVD HARRY <chukwudiboy60@gmail.com>
Reply-To: davidharry4737@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:02:01 -0700
Subject: good day

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Attention,
Following the instruction to pay all scam victims $4.8 Million each by
IMF Office U.S.A American through BOA Bank Of America, we wish to
inform you that your email
Address was one of the lucky ones to receive this prize. You will be
receiving $10,000 daily until the whole amount is completely
transferred to you, today we suppose transfer your first transfer
$10,000 today
to make sure that there is no mistake; the reference information
cannot be forwarded now until you confirm the following:
1. Name
2. Address
3. Phone
3. Text phone
4. Occupation
5. Age
6. Country
7.State

The above information should be directed to: DR MICHAEL D WHITE ,at
this email: davidharry4737@gmail.com telephone number: Call or Text
me ,also include this transactionsecret code:
MGX678G. Note: Your file will expire after 7 days if there is no
response, then we will not have any option than to return your fund to
IMF as

unclaimed.Your swift response will enhance our service, thanks for
your co-operation
Regards,
Mrs Kristalina Georgieva
IMF OFFICE DIRECTOR

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