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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: "Mr John Eddy" <johneddy@aol.com>
Reply-To: <frank_williams98@yahoo.cn>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:44:19 +0400
Subject: ***SUSPECT*** Contact Mr Frank Williams

It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 9571342020375603 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 2900. The ATM Card Value is $850,000.00 Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $3,000.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make withdrawal in any Inter Switch location and ATM Center of your choice.
NOTE:A sum of $180 has to be made to this office to effect the delivery of your ATM CARD at your possession.
 
Contact Mr Frank Williams       
Email:frank_williams98@yahoo.cn
Cell Phone: +234 807 496 8593
 
Regards
John Eddy
 
 
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