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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: "Dr. Mark Egobia" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mark.egobia0122@huskies.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:32:25 -0800
Subject: Re: Intercepted Transfer Worth 10.5 million Dollars

Dr. Mark Egobia
Executive Controller in Nigeria and Debt Reconciliation Officer
Plot 39, Ozumba Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria.
http://www.imf.org


Dear Sir/ Madam,


Re: Intercepted Transfer Worth 10.5 million Dollars

It has come to our notice in our Headquarters building (I.M.F) that your impending funds from Africa, which was intercepted worth 10.5million Dollars ($10.500,000) has been released to you ,We noticed that you made several attempt to transfer your funds but to no avail. Our investigation continued to the African Department (I.M.F),The monitoring team gave an unsatisfactory report to your transaction, hence the chairman is presently under investigation for conspiracy with your representative with intension to divert your funds.

You are advised to desist from contacting anyone including your agent or representative in these regard, International Monetary Fund has taken full responsibility to transfer your fund to you,respond to these mail by providing your full below:

YOUR FULL NAME:
YOUR ADDRESS:
YOUR TELE/FAX NUMBER:
YOUR OCCUPATION:

You can also give me a call as soon as possible for an oral discussion. Direct Telphone Line: +2348066337545

Yours Faithfully,
Dr. Mark Egobia.
African Department Director
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Direct Telphone Line: +2348066337545

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