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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: "U.S Department of State" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <f356788rf@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:36:08 -0800
Subject: Urgent: Confirmation Required for Immediate Payment.

Hello,
 
We are reaching out to you based on signals received from our affiliate bank in Texas, New York, and Washington D.C, regarding your inheritance payment in our office files. The U.S. Department of State's global pay system for all inheritance funds, compensation payroll, and annuity pay processing has identified your email address among the list of unpaid files. We have approved a total of $7,500,000.00 USD for immediate payment to you.
 
However, we recently received correspondence from an individual named Mr. Daniel J. Rice, who claims to be your next of kin and representative. According to Mr. Rice, you allegedly passed away in a tragic car accident several months ago, he submitted a copy of your death certificate and he has provided his banking details and requested the transfer of the funds to his account, presenting himself as the rightful inheritor.
 
Below are the account details submitted by Mr. Daniel J. Rice:
 
Bank: CHASE Bank
Address: 2075 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: 215 -788-7000
Account Name: Daniel Joyce Rice
Type: Checking
ABA #: 32111627
Account #: 0023204345
 
To resolve this matter promptly, we kindly request you to verify the accuracy of the provided account details. If you are still alive and well, please confirm or deny authorizing Mr. Daniel Rice to receive your funds on your behalf. Your prompt response will assist us in ensuring the appropriate disbursement of the funds. To confirm your status, kindly fill out the form below and reply to this email at your earliest convenience:
 
Your Full Name
Full Residential Address (P.O. BOX NOT ALLOWED)
Direct and Current Phone
Nationality
Occupation
Age
Sex
Your valid passport or Driver's License Identification
 
We urge you to contact us immediately if you are alive and wish to proceed with the release of your funds. You can respond to this email address: newsage2028@gmail.com. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Mrs. Kristen Ieyoub Savant
Head of Inheritance & Compensation Committee
Global Foreign Affairs Compensation System (GFACS)
U.S Department of States
____________________________________________________
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