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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: Lewis Colgate <lewiscolgate1@outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:28:24 +0000
Subject: RE:Inform you that ATM Card Number,




Attention,

This is to Inform you that ATM Card Number 4214123456789012) worth US$2.5M has been accredited in your favor for shipment. We are mandated to pay those scammed victims from Asia, America ,Africa and Europe so your name and ID emerged as one of the lucky beneficiaries due to be compensated.This done in other to retain the good image of this country,Do revert back to us with your co ordinates listed below to enable us educate you on the modalities for a successful claims.Details below for reconfirmation

(*) Your Full name:.......................................
(*) Contact Address:...................................
(*) Phone and Fax Numbers:.....................
(*) Occupation:.........................
(*) Age:.........................

These will enhance the immediate processing of this transaction to a successful one.
Yours Faithfully,
Lewis Colgate,


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