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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: "Mrs Marry sandra." <info@sender.org>
Reply-To: <fedex_customer_servicex@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:20:04 +0200
Subject: FedEx Air courier services company®

How are you doing today,
 
Your VISA DEBIT CARD and CASHIER CHECK package have been registered with DHL today FEDEX and we agreed up that the delivery with the sum of $500,000.00 compensation Box will take off tomorrow morning.So contact them with your full info, such as
 
 
Please be informed that I have made all the necessary arrangements to have your Package delivered to you at your nominated mailing address. All other documents such as your recommendation letter and certificate from the Economic Finance Unit confirming that these funds are fully free of any liens or encumbrances and are clean, clear and of non-criminal origin shall also be sent along with your Package.
 
Contact Agent. Mr Jame Owins with below e-mail;
 
Your ID: 345HE45
Claim Number: 809366E
 
Contact Agent: Mr Jame Owins
Mobile number: +1845-622-1516
E-mail       : fedex_customer_servicex@hotmail.com
 
However, before i proceed, i would like you to re-confirm the below details.
 
1. Your Full name:_____________
2. Your Address : ______________
3. Your Age:______________
4. Your Sex:_____________
5. Your State:___________
6. Your Country:_________
7. Your Telephone number:_____
8. Your Occupation :_____
9. Nearest Airport :_____
 
Note: You are advice to contact them now and ask them what you have to do in other for the delivery of your VISA DEBIT CARD and CASHIER CHECK to take place now and to avoid any further more delay.
 
Your tracking number will be sent to you as soon as you make this payment so that you can track your package before its arrival. Also note that you will be required to sign and collect your package from the FedEx Official who will deliver your Check to you at your door step.Please co-operate and show them any form of identification e.g I.D Card, Driver's License, business card etc.
 
Thanks and God bless you and your family. Hope to hear from you soon.
 
Sincerely,
Mrs Marry sandra.
FedEx Air courier services companyŽ

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