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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.Kingsley Obiora" <deskfinance101@gmail.com>
Reply-To: kingsleyobiora787@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 16:55:28 +0100
Subject: Attention Sir/Madam

Mr. Kingsley Obiora.
ATM Director
United Bank for Africa( UBA).

Attention Sir/Madam

This is to officially inform you that your fund has been duly approved
and gazette to you via ATM Master Card after due reconciliation with
the Audit Report of the year ended. Your Personal Identification
Number is 0411.The ATM Master Card is Valued at $4.5Million and You
are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of US$7,000.00 is
permitted daily.

And we are duly inter-switched and you can make withdrawal in any
location of the ATM Center of your choice/nearest to you.

And be informed that your valid I.D card must be presented to the
dispatchers before release will be done to you to avoid wrong
delivery, therefore you are directed to present your ID to the Courier
on receipt of you package. Treat as very urgent, as we also remind you
once again that your ATM Card is ready.

You have to make yourself available here to pick your ATM Card but for
any genuine reason(s) you may not be able to travel down here for it
then you will take care of the shipment fee of $135
In view of this development, you are requested to immediately forward
your full contact information below were the delivery will be made
inform me your preferred time of visitation to delivery so that we can
inform the courier service Company.

And be informed that your valid I.D card must be presented to the
dispatchers before release will be done to you to avoid wrong
delivery, therefore you are directed to present your ID to the Courier
on receipt of you package. Treat as very urgent, as we also remind you
once again that your ATM Card is ready.


Respond immediately with the under listed information's for clarity
and avoidance of error:

(1)Full name ................
(2)Address,.................
(3) Phone numbers,...........
(4)State/country..........
(5)Occupation,..............
(6)Sex,age................
(7)Attach copy of your identification................ .....


Prompt response recommended for immediate attention.

Thank you
Mr. Kingsley Obiora
ATM Director
United Bank for Africa( UBA)

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