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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: "Chief of Staff USA" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info.valued@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:47:39 -0800
Subject: NATIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFIT 2024/2025

THE OFFICE OF UNITED STATES PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., USA 15478

National Retirement Benefit 2024/2025.

To whom it may concern.

Having completed the implementation and disbursement of USD$36,000,000,000 (THIRTY SIX BILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS) retirement benefit, signed by the Senate and the Financial Protection of Retirees. We are working to at least ensure 2 to 3 million workers’ pension plans remain solvent and pay full benefits through at least 2051.

We are going to retrieve at least USD$12,000,000.00 in retirement benefits to each individual who is officially registered and has completed his or her requirement through the processing entities. If you receive this email, kindly give your feedback within 3 working days along with your details, including your

Your Full Name
Home address
Date of birth
Former occupation
Telephone no
Next of kin
ID

To review your qualifications. Thank you, and have a wonderful day.

Yours in service
Jeff Zients
White House Chief of Staff USA.

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