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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: WESTERN UNION <barristeremekajohsan@gmail.com>
Reply-To: westernun383@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:22:00 +0100
Subject: MTCN #: 076-567-1903

FROM THE DESK OF WESTERN UNION REMITTANCE DEPT Our WRef:WUMT0XX2/987
WEB SITE. www.westernunion.com




I am Mr Michael Don from Ministry Of Finance Head office
, We have approved payment of $5,100.00 is available to add
your name for immediate pickup in your name today and Here is the
information; MTCN #: 076-567-1903 and you can track it now with this
link: https://www.westernunion.com/web/global-service/track-transfer

I told him to keep sending you $ 5,100.00 daily until the Government
Compensation payment of ($2,700,000.00 usd dollars) is completed
transfer to you and again forward them your telephone number and
address so that they will be sure it is you. Your payment is below.

MTCN #: 076-567-1903
Amount: $ 5,100
Receiver: ******not added
Question: Transfer code
Answer: EB2520

Your full details is needed to add on the payment for pick up?

Full Names.................
Your contact address..........
Your personal telephone number.......
Your Date of birth.................
Your Occupation....................
Your Passport photographs attach copy or any of your valid Identity.

Contact the payment officer to activate the payment code EB2520 cost
$50 so send it
via ITUNES CARD OR GOOGLE PRAY CARD/ STEAM WALLET CARD $50.immediately
and add your name as the receiver to enable you start receiving
your payment $5,100 every day. The first $5,100 is available as you
track it but if you fail to comply within 48 hours the payment will be
cancelled and to avoid been hijacked.

Urgently contact the payment department as I directed you and send
your full information to him.


Thanks and hope to read from you soon as you have receive the first payment.
Best regards.

Mr Michael Don

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