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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: ATM <sammybaa19@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ecowasunit9@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:51:46 -0700
Subject:

--
Attention:

This may be coming late but nevertheless.

Our government is rebuilding the image of our great Nation damaged by
fraudsters and imposters.

Be informed that this Commission was set up to help recover stolen monies
by scammers in Ghana, West Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, US and
possibly bring them to book, we are working with West Africa Security
Agencies ( W.A.S.A) Interpol, FBI and other security outfits in recovering
and compensating all victims.

In view of this, you are one of the victims selected for immediate
compensation, the amount Due shall be reviewed upon your response to this
email.

Note: to avoid going through corrupt bankers or company officials in Ghana
or Africa again, arrangements have been put in place to facilitate Cash
payment to all victims ( and you).


CONSIDERING YOUR BAD EXPERIENCE IN THE HANDS OF THE FRAUDSTERS, YOUR
PRESENCE IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY IN OUR OFFICE HERE IN ACCRA TO SIGN THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, WHICH WILL ENABLE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE
COMPENSATION PRICE AS STATED BY AUTHORITY.

Secondly, you are required to reconfirm the under-listed information to
ensure we are dealing with the right person.

A) Your Full Name====

B) Full Address=====

C) Telephone Number===

D) DOB=====

E) Nature of Work (Occupation) =======

F) Scan a copy of your ID.

G) Evidence that you lost Money:==============

We look forward to your quick response as directed.

Yours Sincerely,
Collins Mensah.

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