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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: Ronald Smith <u.h165@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: Ronald Smith <ronaldsmith138@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:15:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS DEPARTMENT


WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS DEPARTMENTTHE HOUSE OF LORDS BENIN REPUBLICCOMMITTEE ON FOREIGN PAYMENT 
(RESOLUTION PANEL ON CONTRACT/PAYMENT)PAYMENT INFORMATION (ATM CARD APPROVED CODE 822.Attention Dear, 
  
This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the HOUSE OF LORDS, in respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is correct. Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency.  Your skepticism is understandable and not without merit. However, we will not be party to a situation like you suggested and quite frankly, I take exception to what you are implying. Your ATM-822 is real and legitimate. 
  
I am the co-ordinator for this category of programmer and it should not be 20 surprising to you with you awareness so far that fraudulent people uses our name to try to scam/fraud innocent people. and reports trip to us day in day out of people defrauded using our name and other fraudulent email with  company names and that is why they told you that you should stop further communication with any other person(s) OR office(s) to avoid hitches receiving your ATM-822... the problem we are now facing is that many beneficiary like you find it hard to believe us when they eventually become beneficiary, It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 4278763100030014 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 2900. The ATM Card Value is ($3.4millions USD  Only) You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of SEVEN THOUSAND  USD  PER DAY is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice. 
  
We have concluded delivery arrangement with all COURIER SERVICES, Courier Company to be fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation. In view of this development, you are requested to choose from the options listed below your choice and cost of delivery, This is to inform you that, you will be responsible for the Payment of the Delivering of your (ATM CARD) and the above charges cannot be Deducted from the Prize and hence must be provided by you because your an international winner, before your prize is transferred to you.{DHL DELIVERY}
| Mailing | $ 50.00 | 00.00 |
| Insurance | $ 61.00 | 00.00 |
| Doc Processing fee | $40.00 | 00.00 |
| TOTAL | $151.00 | 00.00 |

{UPS DELIVERY}
| Mailing |  $ 60.00 | 00 . 00 |
| Insurance |  $50.00 | 00 . 00 |
| Doc Processing fee |  $ 40.00 | 0 0 . 00 |
| TOTAL |  $ 150.00 | 00 . 00 |

      {FedEx DELIVERY}    
| Mailing | $50.00 | 00.00 |
| Insurance | $80.00 | 00.00 |
| Doc Processing fee | $ 30.00 | 00.00 |
| TOTAL | $ 160.00 | 00.00 |

 CONFIRM YOUR DELIVERY OF YOUR ATM-822 ADDRESS BELOW
| RECEIVERS NAME: |
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| DELIVERY ADDRESS:  |   |   |
| COUNTRY:/ PHONE NUMBER:  |   |   |
| DELIVERY OPTION: |   |   |


Therefore what you should do now is any courier your need send the money through western union today on receipt of this email with below name: 
  
Receiver's name: Godwin Udezue   
City: Cotonou, 
Country: Benin Republic. 
Test: require TODAY. 
Answer: YES.Please confirm if you can be able to take this cost so that I can know how to proceed, Delivery will be made to your address in 48 hours (2 days) after our confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents to avoid being delayed by customs. You are advice to Indicate the mode that suit you in delivering your ATM CARD. And get back to us Immediately. Treat very urgently as we also remind you that your ATM Card is ready.

Call REV PETER SMITH with this phone Number + 229 98954729.
REV RONALD SMITHBaroness (Brenda) Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde 
HOUSE OF LORDS, BENIN REPUBLIC.         

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