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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: Frank Morris <treasuryoffice01@wmail.plala.or.jp>
Reply-To: bdjkjusd@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2023 13:33:28 +0900
Subject: Urgent Response Needed

Attn ATM Card Owner,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of an order from Mrs Linda Jeffrey, United Nations Auditor African Region, in respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations are correct. Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect the delivery of your ATM Visa Card in our bid to transparency. It’s my pleasure and honor to inform you that your ATM Card Number; 4061 7300 0024 9680 has been approved and uploaded in your favor. Your Personal Identification Pin Number( 2900). The ATM Card Value is $5.700,000,00(Five Million Seven Hundred Thousand United State Dollars only ) and you are advised that a maximum withdrawal a value of $10,000 USD is permitted on withdrawal per day and we are duly Inter Switch which you can use to make withdrawal in any location and an ATM Center of your choice.

We have concluded a delivery arrangement with DHL Courier Company to be fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation. In view of this development, you are to have your ATM Visa Card delivered to you via DHL COURIER COMPANY but remember that the only commitment you have in this delivery is to have the insurance coverage and delivery charges of $150 USD sent. Please note that your ATM Visa card is well packaged and cannot be opened because it was protected with a hardcover of an insurance policy which makes it impossible for it to be used by any individual except you, the rightful beneficiary.

The insurance coverage and delivery charges of $150 USD should be sent via Bitcoin or Gift cards like Apple gift card or Amazon , Steam Wallet card for quick and fast payment in order to enable us affect the delivery of your ATM Card as soon as the payment is confirmed,

DESCRIPTION OF ATM VISA CARD:

ATM card/original certificate of weight:..............1.20kg
Bonded draft of weight:.............................................1.17kg
Total weight of parcel:.......................................3.37kg
The color of Parcel:..............................................Dark Brown
Length of days:.......................................................48hours
Delivery Type:.......................................Premium Service
Delivery Status:..................................Virtual Pending

Your ATM Card contains the following documents:

1.Visa CARD VALUED THE SUM OF $5.700.000.00 USD
2.CLEAR SOURCE OF FUNDS CERTIFICATES(C.S.F.C.)
3.CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN OF FUNDS(C.O.F.)

These documents have been securely sealed and packed for security reasons which makes it impossible for anyone to use the card except you the beneficiary. Kindly get back to me as soon as you can with the gift card of $150 or you can request for the bitcoin wallet if you wish to send it through bitcoin.

Be informed that delivery will be made to your destination within 48 hours upon confirmation of the $150 as you know that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents to avoid it being delayed by any agency in your country.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR ATM CARD WILL GET TO YOUR LOCATION AFTER THE PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE AND CONFIRMED BY DHL COURIER COMPANY.

Treat very urgently as we also remind you that your ATM Card is ready.

Congratulations once again.

Regards
Frank Morris
Director ATM Card Payment Center.

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