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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: "Denis R. McDonough" <"Www."@poem.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Denis R. McDonough" <officefile43@zoho.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2017 21:34:15 +0900 (JST)
Subject: GOOD NEWS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE

GOOD NEWS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE

From White House Chief Of Staff Denis R. McDonough, This is to inform you
about your A.T.M Visa Card brought by the United state Embassy from the
government of Benin Republic in the (White House) which contains the sum
of $60.million dollars, The delivery of your CARD has been mandated to be
deliver to your address today by the delivery agent Mr. John White as soon
as you get back to me with your delivery details.

Reconfirm the following Details.
Your Name:..............................................
Home address:...........................................
Cell phone number:......................................
City:...................................................
Your Occupation:........................................
Your ID copy:...........................................
Nearest Airport:........................................

The above requirements is for Security Reasons, and to avoid wrong
delivery.

Text me only because i would be able to answer calls ,
I can decide to call ,+1(202) 858 6259

Thanks For Your Understanding,

Best Regard:
Denis R McDonough.

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