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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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Fraud email example:

From: IMF OFFICE Diplomatic >postmaster@jogosdecolorir.com>
Reply-To: diplomantic.office@yandex.com
Date: 25 May 2023 09:57:40 -0500
Subject: Diplomatic Delivery Fund.

The World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Headquarters: Washington, D.C., U.S

Dear Friend,

I am Mr.Richard Jensen who is the Compensation Award Director and the Diplomatic delivery agent for the claim of your Inheritance FUND Worth of $7.4 millions dollars in your name as well.

I write to inform you that the GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES in conjunction with International Monetary Fund (IMF), has resolved to release all pending transaction from world bank within 7 working days, For those yet to receive their payments and those whose inheritance had not been paid and the list of all outstanding contractor that were owed that are yet to receive their payments and regarding the compensation of your inheritance entitlement, I wish to bring to your notice that we have mandated that the fund in question make out to you as your name was shortlisted among beneficiaries whose payment has long been due and ready to be released to you in this final payment exercise.

Anticipating your urgent cooperation in order to receive your payment.

Thank You. Best Regards Mr.Richard Jensen

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