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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: "Mrs.Juliet Paul" <nalubwamapross5@gmail.com>
Reply-To: directormoneygram@usa.com
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023 13:07:34 -0700
Subject: We found out that you have not receive your fund

1900 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20431, United States
Dear beneficiary.

Good day to you dear beneficiary. How are you doing today? I hope all
is well with you, I am Mr. Rodrigo Valdés, Managing Director of
International Monetary Funds, United State of America. I am contacting
you on behalf of your funds from IMF Washington DC, And the reason why
you are receiving the funds is because of the IMF work to improve the
standard of living across the globe due to scam victims.

And economic meltdown which led to loss of lives and properties. And
we are compensating the few lucky scam victims and economic meltdowns
with a COMPENSATION ATM CARD worth the total sum of 8.2 million
dollars,So that you can start up a new life and you are allowed to
make withdrawals of $10,000.00 USD daily. And you can as well text me
on my mobile number +1 530 417 8020 for more information about your
funds.

You are advice to provide information such as:
Your full name
Your current mobile number
Your home address.

Thank you
Dr.Rodrigo Valdés,
Managing Director IMF Mr.Rodrigo Valdés
Contact email; ImfWashington@usa.com +1 530 417 8020

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