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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. Mike Williams" <envoynetwork1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: atmcard.paycenter@aol.com
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2021 17:44:48 -0700
Subject: Attn ATM Card Owner,

Attn ATM Card Owner,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of an order from Mrs Linda Jeffrey
United Nations Auditor African Region, 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 are correct.
Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been
concluded to effect the delivery of your ATM Visa Card in our bid to
transparency. It's my pleasure and honor to inform you that your ATM
Card Number; 4061 7300 0024 9680 has been approved and uploaded in
your favor. Your Personal Identification Pin Number( 2900). The ATM
Card Value is $5.700,000,00(Five Million Seven Hundred Thousand United
State Dollars only ) and you are advised that a maximum withdrawal
value of $10,000 USD is permitted on withdrawal per day and we are
duly Inter Switch which you can use to make withdrawal in any location
and ATM Center of your choice.

We have concluded a delivery arrangement with DHL Courier Company to
be fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation. In view of this
development, you are to have your ATM Visa Card delivered to you via
DHL COURIER COMPANY but remember that the only commitment you have in
this delivery is to have the insurance coverage and delivery charges
of $100.00 USD send. Please note that your ATM Visa card is well
packaged and cannot be opened because it was protected with a
hardcover of an insurance policy which makes it impossible for it to
be used by any individual except you the rightful beneficiary.

The insurance coverage and delivery charges of $100 USD should be sent
via Bitcoins or Gift cards like Apple gift card or Amazon , Steam
Wallet card for quick and fast payment in order to enable us affect
the delivery of your ATM Card as soon as the payment is confirmed,

DESCRIPTION OF ATM VISA CARD:

ATM card/original certificate of weight:..............1.20kg
Bonded draft of weight:.............................................1.17kg
Total weight of parcel:.......................................3.37kg
The color of Parcel:..............................................Dark Brown
Length of days:.......................................................48hours
Delivery Type:.......................................Premium Service
Delivery Status:..................................Virtual Pending

Your ATM Card contains the following documents:

1.Visa CARD VALUED THE SUM OF $5.700.000.00 USD
2.CLEAR SOURCE OF FUNDS CERTIFICATES(C.S.F.C.)
3.CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN OF FUNDS(C.O.F.)

These documents have been securely sealed and packed for security
reasons which makes it impossible for anyone to use the card except
you the beneficiary.Kindly get back to me as soon as you can with the
gift card of the $100 or you can request for the bitcoins wallet if
you wishes to send it through bitcoins.

Be informed that delivery will be made to your destination within 48
hours upon confirmation of the $100.00 as you know that the delivery
fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents
to avoid it being delayed by any agency in your country. PLEASE NOTE
THAT YOUR ATM CARD WILL GET TO YOUR LOCATION AFTER THE PAYMENT HAS
BEEN MADE AND CONFIRMED BY DHL COURIER COMPANY.

Treat very urgently as we also remind you that your ATM Card is ready.

Congratulations once again.

Regards
Mr.Mike William
Director ATM Card Payment Center.
email(atmcard.paycenter@aol.com)

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