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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: "DR. VICTOR JATTO" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <imf172449@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:49:38 -0700
Subject: YOUR FUNDS $35,500,000.00 HAS BEEN CLEARED AND WILL BE RELEASED TO YOU IMMEDIATELY

Dear Sir / Madam,

Your long outstanding funds held by various Banks, Courier and Security Companies has been cleared. You are hereby advised NOT to remit further payment to any institutions with respect to your transaction as your fund will be transferred to you directly from our source. I hope this is clear. Any action contrary to this instruction is at your own risk.

Reconfirm your details, such as your Name, Address and Telephone Number for your funds claim.



Regards,
Dr.Victor Jatto.
I.M.F Head Office
Email: imf17229@gmail.com
TEL +2348100948570

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