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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 paul smith <vfsdey7780i@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrpaulsmith807@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:10:46 -0800
Subject: Complement of the Season Beneficiary,

Attention: Complement of the Day, Dear esteemed customer

We're to announce the mismanagement of beneficiaries fund by our
appointed our Agent , that is why this mail was sent to you. Please
note that you are qualified to receive the payment of
US$15,5.000,000.00 FIFTEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ATM
card.


Your email address was drawn automatically through an email ballot
machine by WORLD BANK/IMF in respect to all the people who in past had
unfinished transactions. Contact our Agent Mr Fred Hartman +1
8509678942 to ensure that your ATM card is delivered to you at your
place of residence.Please do send him your personal details such as:



Full Name:Current Address:
Age/Gender:
Occupation:
Country:
Email address:
Direct Mobile Number:
Passport Copy, ID card or DL:

Regards,
Mr. Paul Smith
Manager

Contact our Agent Mr Fred Hartman +1 8509678942

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