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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: Office <ms.sabinemachl@gmail.com>
Reply-To: rev.davidadele@inbox.lt
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:09:23 +0100
Subject: United Nation Compensation

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Attn : Beneficiary ,

Following the instruction to pay all company/individual who are
victimized by COVID19 pandemic which may have caused them damages
$500,000 each by the UNITED NATIONS and IMF through online banking
transfer service, we wish to inform you that your email address was
one of the lucky ones to receive this prize. To make sure that there
is no mistake; the reference information cannot be forwarded now until
you confirm the following:

1. Name__
2. Age___
3. Company Name__
4. position__
5. Cell Phone___
6. Address___

The above information should be directed to this email
(rev.davidadele@yahoo.com)

Secret code: MGZ789G. Note: Your file will expire after 3 days if
there is no response, then we will not have any option than to return
your fund to IMF as unclaimed.

Your swift response will enhance our service, thanks for your cooperation

Regards,

Rev. David Adele
United Nations
Washington DC. USA.

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