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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 Center <atmcustomersservicedv@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 May 2022 12:51:38 +0100
Subject: ATTN DEAR BENEFICIARY

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Dear Sir/Madam.

Instruction was given to us this morning from the IMF (International
Monetary Fund) to transfer your overdue funds for the sum off
($1,652,740) one million six hundred and fifty two Thousand Seven
hundred and fourty US dollars to your
account. In view of this, you are advise to revert to us as soon as
possible for further procedures.

We really appreciate your understanding and patience until this time.

Contact Details:
Email:barristeralex082@gmail.com

Yours Sincerely.
ALEX WOOD
(Secretary Fiduciary Institution)
Fiduciary Institution

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