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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: "Mr.David Lipton" <officeservice351@gmail.com>
Reply-To: internationalmonetryfund960@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 13:25:43 +0100
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD IS READY TO DELIVER TO YOU!

GREETING!!

I am MR.David Lipton who assumed the position of First Deputy Managing
Director of the International Monetary Fund on September1,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the Federal
Ministry Of Finance, 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 Delivery as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency.

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 $6.1 MILLION USD Only. You are advised
that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,000.00 USD is permitted on
withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make
withdrawal in any Inter Switch location and ATM Center of your choice.

As stated, Your delivery charges is only $175 As soon as payment is
confirmed. we shall immediately dispatch your package and email you
with the DHL tracking numbers so as for you to be able to track your
package online and know when to be at home to receive it. Please be
informed that the ATM card and the pin would be enclosed in the
envelope and you can make withdrawals from the moment you receive the
package.

However" I’m the only one that has your ATM in regard to my current
Director Mrs. Christine Largarde, who assumed the role on since 5 July
2011. after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate!, And that you will be
responsible for the shipping fee which will cost $175USD Only Because
your ATM card is covered with hard cover with insurance policies that
makes it unable for us to deduct any funds from it and you are the
authorized person to open the card and make use of it. You will get
instruction on how to set up your pin number on the ATM Card,Your ATM
CARD also comes with a handbook/manual to enlighten you about how to
use it to transfer up to $100,000.00 to your local bank account.

You will have to make the payment of $175 available to this office Via
Western union money transfer/Money Gram Office with my secretary’s
information as stated below.

Also You are to chose from any of the above charges and send to the
Attorney name below through western union or Money Gram today or asap:


1.DHL charged $100 dollars plus insurance of third class of $75
dollars and it all amounted to $175 dollars.
2.FEDEX charged $65 dollars plus insurance of third class of $35
dollars and it all amounted to $100 dollars.
3.TNT charged $60 dollars plus insurance of third class of $60 dollars
and it all amounted to $120 dollars.
2.EMS charged $80 dollars plus insurance of third class of $70 dollars
and it all amounted to $150 dollars.


HERE ARE ADVISE YOU TO GO TO  WAL-MART STORE TO BUY STEAM WALLET GIFT
CARD IMMEDIATELY.




As soon as payment is made, Do send an email with the picture of the
cards n so that we can proceed with the dispatching of your package
without wasting time. Be rest assured that your Fee is the only
payment you will have to make for the delivery of the ATM card and
nothing more.

Please fill this form below and get back so that we can be able to
proceed immediately.

You are required to fill the below box for accuracy*** Very Compulsory***

RECEIVERS NAME:

DELIVERY ADDRESS:

COUNTRY:

PHONE NUMBER(S):

Your ATM CARD will be protected by a hardcover insurance policy, which
makes it impossible to deduct any amount from the money before been
remitted/delivered to you. This means that the above charges cannot be
deducted from the prize and must be provided by you been part of your
effort and commitment to aid the universal programme.

Please be informed that delivery will be made to your address after
confirmation of this payment for delivery,as you know that the
delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery
documents.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,
Mr.David Lipton
Tel: +1(647) 691-1717
Address- New York, NY 10017, USA

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