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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: David Mark <davidmark54w@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ben713632@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:25:35 +0100
Subject: COMPENSATION FUND

--
Attention,

Following the instruction to pay all scam victims $9.6 Million each by
IMF
through Money Gram service, we wish to inform you that your email
address
was one of the lucky ones to receive this prize. You will be receiving
$5000 daily until the whole amount is completely transferred to you,
today
we have already sent you $5000, but

to make sure that there is no mistake; the reference information cannot
be
forwarded now until you confirm the following:
1. Name
2. Address
3. Phone
4. Occupation
5. Age

The above information should be directed to: Mr,James Ben telephone
number: also include this
transaction

secret code: MGX678G. Note: Your file will expire after 7 days if there
is
no response, then we will not have any option than to return your fund
to
IMF as unclaimed.Your swift response will enhance our service, thanks
for
your co-operation
Regards,
Mr James Ben
Money Gram global money transfer service

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