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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 Elliot <madubenita093@gmail.com>
Reply-To: officefile0088777@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 11:33:06 -0700
Subject: Dear Beneficiary;

Dear Beneficiary;

PAYMENT APPROVAL VALUED US$12,000,000.00
Email[ officefile0088777@gmail.com
Contact Person Mr. Giacomo De Giorgi

You are being legally contacted regarding the release of your long
awaited fund. After a detailed review of your file, the United Nations
Monetary Unit has been authorized to release your fund immediately.
The sum of US$12,000,000.00; has been approved in your favor via my
desk. This payment will be release to you through Online Banking Login
transfer under a special arrangement.

Be informed that we are working in collaborations with the United
Nations secretary General Mr. Antonio Gutters, who authorize the
immediate payment of your long awaited fund without any further delay.
Note that the above fund has been cleared from terrorist or fraud
related activities and we guarantee delivery of these funds as good,
clean, cleared fund of non-criminal origin.

Immediately your done that I will send your online access so you can
make transfer to your account

PERSONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED:

1. Full Name

2. Contact Address

3. Direct Telephone Number

4. Company

5. Position

6. Date of Birth

7. Marital Status

8. Next of Kin

9. Relationship

10. A copy of any Government Issued ID, (eg) International Passport,
Driver's License or National ID Card.

Name: Mr.Frank Elliot

CEO jp Morgan Chase Bank

127 7th AVE

New York NY 10011

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