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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "fiduciary agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "A.T.M Card Department"<imfor_2000@sify.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:39:07 -0000
Subject: Contact The A.T.M Card Department, For Your A.T.M Card
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN PAYMENT
(RESOLUTION PANEL ON CONTRACT PAYMENT)
NYANIBA ESTATES OSU, ACCRA- GHANA
Our Ref: FGN /SNT/STB
This is to officially inform you that (ATM Card Number 5951390123652671) has been accredited with your favor as regards to our countries yearly promotion as a result to eradicate poverty around the world.Your Personal Identification Number is 1822.The ATM Card Value is $6.8 MILLION USD. You are advised to contact:
contact the fiduciary agent MARIAN ROMANUS with your response and details required on EMAIL: (a_t.m@live.com) with the following information's
* Full Name:
* Delivery Address:
* Sex:
* Age:
* Occupation:
* Phone Number:
* Country of Residence:
* Means Of Identification:
Delivery Mode:{PLEASE CHOOSE FROM WHICH OF THIS OPTION THAT SUITS YOU}
1) Delivery of ATM card by courier : Yes/No
2) Bank to bank Transfer: Yes/No
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CONGRATULATIONS
KINDEST REGARDS,
LAMIDO SANUSI LAMIDO
I.C.B GOVERNOR
You Can Reach Me On
Phone number: +233279500756
For Oral conversation.
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