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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: IMF COMPENSATION FORUM <callie1labdie@gmail.com>
Reply-To: j.angelove12@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:17:44 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION DEAR BENEFICIARY

The Board has finalized all necessary arrangements regarding your
fund that has been deposited in ATM MasterCard, I wish to inform
you that your ATM CARD will be sent through the DHL or USPS office
whatever you're comfortable with, including the PIN code.

We recommend that you contact the Diplomatic Agent, Mr. Jack.
Angelove, who will oversee the successful delivery of your ATM
MasterCard
without any technical problem.

You must provide these necessary details below to allow you
facilitate the delivery of your ATM MasterCard containing the total
sum US $ 10.5 Million dollars
contact your agent (j.angelove12@gmail.com) or text him at
(206) -866-6565 with the following information.
1. Full name .............
2. Country ...............
3. Contact address ..........
4. Telephone number ......
5. Occupation .............
6. Age ...................

Ask the Agent what to do to get your ATM MasterCard delivered
within the time frame.

Waiting for your honest and timely reply.

Thanks.

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