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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: ANTHONY JONATHAN <citibankofamerica0000@gmail.com>
Reply-To: westernunionoffice0048@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:26:45 -0500
Subject: HELLO

--

Santander Plc UK.
2 Triton Square, Regent's Place,
United Kingdom, NW1 3AN. England.

Registered No: 2294747, Registered in England and Wales

OFFICE OF THE INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE OFFICER


RE: YOUR PLATINUM ATM CARD

ATTN; ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER

Sequel to payment file from the Republic of South-Africa with your
details as the beneficiary of the overdue part payment contract fund
of £2,527,063.00 GBP [TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN
THOUSAND BRITISH POUNDS STERLING] to be paid via ATMPLATINUM CARD
payment mode.

However the approved sum, is to be remitted via ATM PLATINUM CARD
is £2,527,063.00 GBP [TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN
THOUSAND BRITISH POUNDS STERLING] this medium has been approved as a
new policy for government national budget forum.

This idea is to reduce financial stress with the aim to
counterbalance up contractors' funds and to eradicate economic theft.

Kindly send the below requested details today;

FULL NAMES:

FULL HOME ADDRESS:

FULL TEL & FAX:
Thank you for your maximum cooperation and understanding.


Yours,
,MR.ANTHONY JONATHAN
Chief Financial Officer

Santander Plc

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