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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: "Economic & Financial Crime Commission" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <emmanuel_efcc@presidency.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:57:11 -0800
Subject: From Office Of The Presidency.

>From Office Of The Presidency.
Economic And Financial Crimes Commission
14A, Awolowo Lane, Ikoyi
Lagos, Nigeria.
Motto: No body Is Above The Law.
Date: 26/02/2010.

Attention : Beneficary,

Take notice that based on the federal government inauguration of this committee which extended to all Africa countries and Europe, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission - (EFCC) have combined with the United Nation Anti-crime commission to alleviate and redeem the image and past wounds of our dear citizens and foreign firms who were duped , defrauded, scanned and abandoned by some impostors who indiscriminately use the name of God, Office of governors, Presidency, Banks etc to slight down our digities to international communities.

Many banks have been in bankrupt today, Universal firms, Companies due to the activity of these hoodlums,However, investigation have shown that these people have dropped over 500,000, clients after collecting their money, many committed suicide and others living in the grace of God,We see this country as a treasonable felony and have over 500 convicts at hand, 300 in krikri prisons while many are still on trail,We still fetch for others who feel they are wise and hope that you will be our friend by giving us more information.

We apologies on behalf of the President and the people of Nigeria for any delay and lost this must have caused you in any way and promise that such thing will not occur again in the future.More importantly, if you are currently dealing with any one of them regarding your fund, we urge you to stop further contact with them as you are taking a very big risk!!! It might interest you to know that you will never get your fund from them as they have nothing to offer. The hoodlums will continue coming up with expenses and thereby requesting for money from you until you go Bankrupt.

Meanwhile, we have a committee whose duties are to re-commend genuine contractors, loan bidders, next of kin (inheritance payment) NNPC award, foreign firms who have completed all the federal government normal payment requirements but abandoned due to take over some sacked officials who take Government papers to collect money and leave the beneficiary half way,In our inauguration, the government advised us that we must scrutinize all companies, banks and Security Company for payment,We have found your full entitlement valid among other approvals.

We also have endorsed your payment of USD$22,500,000.00(Twenty Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United states Dollar Only) to Equitorial Trust Bank Ltd through Diplomatic Means or by wire transfer without prejudice and will need a confirmation of all your communication with them until you finally receive your money so as to investigate so as to find where they are based,it will be well appreciated if you can provide us some vital information on how you have been scamed,The Federal Government is using this opportunity to compensate the entire victim who some Nigerians has duped.So, you are advice to contact Mr.Williams Ubah through the below information.

Contact Mr.Williams Ubah
Equitorial Trust Bank Ltd
Plot 1092 Adeola Odeku street,Victorial Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel:+234-705-545-3991
Email: williamsubah@accountant.com
Email: williamsubah@hotmail.com

Fill the below form and send it across to Mr.Williams Ubah for your compensation laim.

Full name:
Contact address:
Direct phone number:
Occupation:
International passport( attach).

This is proudly sponsored by the United Nation Government.

Yours faithfully,

Mr. Emmanuel Akomaye
Executive Secretry EFCC
Economic & Financial Crime Commission
Head office Abuja, Nigeria.

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