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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: "Mr. Mike William" <rakeshminu@jethani.com>
Reply-To: atmcardpaycenter@outlook.com
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2023 18:25:37 -0500
Subject:




Attn ATM Card Owner,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of an order from Mrs. Linda Jeffrey
United Nations Auditor African Region, with respect to the provision act
of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am directed to inform you that
your payment verification and confirmations are correct. Therefore, we are
happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect the
delivery of your ATM Visa Card in our bid for transparency. It's my
pleasure and honor to inform you that your ATM Card Number; 4061 7300 0024
9680 has been approved and uploaded in your favor. Your Identification Pin
Number( 2900). The ATM Card Value is $5.700,000,00(Five Million Seven
Hundred Thousand United State Dollars only ) you are advised that a
maximum withdrawal value of USD 10,000 is permitted on withdrawal per day
and we are duly Inter Switch which you can use to make a withdrawal in any
location and ATM Center of your choice.

We have concluded a delivery arrangement with DHL Courier Company to be
fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation. Given this development, you
are to have your ATM Visa Card delivered to you via DHL COURIER COMPANY
but remember that the only commitment you have in this delivery is to have
the insurance coverage and delivery charges of $250.00 USD send. Please
note that your ATM Visa card is well packaged and cannot be opened because
it was protected with a hardcover of an insurance policy which makes it
impossible for it to be used by any individual except you the rightful
beneficiary. The insurance coverage and delivery charges of USD 250 should
be sent via Bitcoins or Gift cards, eg; Apple gift card or Amazon, Steam
Wallet card for quick and fast payment to enable us to affect the delivery
of your ATM Card as soon as the payment is confirmed,

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ATM VISA CARD:

ATM card/original certificate of weight:...…..1.20kg
Bonded draft of weight:...…1.17kg
Total weight of parcel:...…3.37kg
The color of the Parcel:...….Dark Brown
Length of days:...….72hours
Delivery Type:...…Premium Service
Delivery Status:...….Virtual Pending

Your ATM Card contains the following documents:

1. Visa CARD VALUED THE SUM OF $5.700.000.00 USD
2. CLEAR SOURCE OF FUNDS CERTIFICATES(C.S.F.C.)
3. CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN OF FUNDS(C.O.F.)

These documents have been securely sealed and packed for security reasons
which makes it impossible for anyone to use the card except you the
beneficiary. Get back to me as soon as you can with the gift card of the
$250 or you can request the bitcoins wallet if you wish to send it through
bitcoins. Be informed that delivery will be made to your destination
within 48 hours upon confirmation of the $250.00 as you know that the
delivery fee receipt will be used to attach to your payment delivery
documents to avoid it being delayed by any agency in your country. PLEASE
NOTE THAT YOUR ATM CARD WILL GET TO YOUR LOCATION AFTER THE PAYMENT HAS
BEEN MADE AND CONFIRMED BY THE READY DHL COURIER COMPANY.

Treat very urgently as we also remind you that your ATM Card is ready.

Congratulations once again.

Regards

Mr. Mike William
Director ATM Card Payment Center.
email(atmcardpaycenter@outlook.com)

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