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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: "ABN" <abnacctinfo@msn.com>
Reply-To: yryyryrgruuu00@outlook.com
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:55:44 +0800
Subject: Your prompt confirmation required (46)

Dear Sir/Madam ,

I am Mr Sander Bestevaar,financial director ABN AMRO BANK NETHERLANDS.

Going through some files of some recommended funds for forfeiture,i found yours and was curious to know why.

Unfortunately the only reason stated was your refusal to pay $120 delivery and handling charge of your ATM card almost a year ago.

I am therefore compelled to give you the benefit of doubt to verify the above and ascertain that you are still alive.

Your prompt confirmation can save the situation.

Yours sincerely,
Mr Sander Bestevaar

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