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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: usbank <mrlarrykingston8@gmail.com>
Reply-To: kristalinegeorgievam41@aol.com
Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 21:04:11 +0100
Subject: RECEIVE YOUR COMPENSATION

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Good day,
Fund Beneficiary,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email message. I will like
to bring to your notice that this said funds in quote is as a result
of your long over due payment which intend to release to you through
Compensation payment scheme which you are one of the legitimate
beneficiary as our list indicates. This is why you where contacted in
the first instance and you have proved that you are concerned and
responded to our message for further procedures which you on the right
tract now to have your Compensation funds finally released to you via
ATM CARD delivery.

Further more, you are required to notify me with your choice of
delivered option as stated below for immediate proceed with your ATM
CARD delivered

1, Through DHL Service: To your doorstep within 2 days
2, Through FedEx Service: To your doorstep within 2 days
3, Through UPS Service: To your doorstep within 2 days
4, Through Sprint Post Express Couriers: To your doorstep within 3 days

Await to hear from you as soon as possible with your option and your
details as stated below and call me immediately for more
clarification regarding your transaction:

RE-CONFIRM YOUR INFORMATION

YOUR FULL NAME :
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
NEXT OF KIN:
OCCUPATION:
AGE:
COUNTRY/STATE:
WTHSAPP NUM;

This Office hereby gives you the GUARANTEE your absolute protection
and that of your approved Compensation Funds via ATM CARD delivery is
100% assured. Your approved amount of US$32,000,000.00. (Thirty two
Million United States Dollars) by the desk of Mr. James Okolie must
reach you in any of the above options best for your reception.

Your urgent responds is needed immediately you receive this emill
kristalinegeorgievam41@aol.com

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