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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: "United Nations" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <john-fletcher1@live.com>
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 06:08:00 -0700
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD PAYMENT IS READY !

UNITED NATIONS IN AFFILIATION WITH UNION BANK PLC,


Attention: Dear Beneficiary



How are you today? Hope all is well with you and family?, I know you may not understand why this mail came to you, but if you would just relax and read through, you will understand.

This email goes out to all individuals that have been scammed in any part of the world. The UNITED NATIONS is aware of your past struggle in the bid to lay claims to your overdue contract/Inheritance Funds. A meeting was held by the UN, WORLD BANK ORGANIZATION and the FBI few days ago, and it has been agreed upon by both organization and agency that a compensation payment in the tune of US$750,000.00 should be paid to you and other beneficiaries who are entitled to the same payment.

However, I would like to inform you that an ATM Card No: 5456 7264 1959 0754 has been approved and reserved on your behalf.

You are advised to contact Mr. John Fletcher of UNION BANK PLC for your ATM Card at the address below:

Person To Contact: Mr. John Fletcher

E-mail: john.fletcher44@gmail.com

Phone: +234-703-557-8881

You are also advised to forward to the above address, the following of your information as listed below for the processing of your card that will come to you.

The information you are to forward to the above address is as follows:

1. Your Full Name:
2. Mailing Address:
3. Your Age,Occupation & Marital Status:
4. Phone Number:

We are deeply sorry for whatsoever plight you might have pass through in the past. Hoping to hear from you as soon as you successfully receive your due payment. Making the world a better place.

Regards,

Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

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