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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: "LINDA TRAVIS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <johnsimmon1919@yahoo.cn>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:16:02 +0100
Subject: BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONS (GET YOUR COMPENSATION VIA ATM CARD)

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONS ABUJA
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District, Abuja.


Attention Beneficiary,


The British High Commission in Nigeria, Benin Republic,Ghana and Burkina faso,South Africa,Togo,Senegal In collaboration with UK(London) Anti-Crime Squad received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and Malaysia,Etc.whom the country of Nigeria/Benin, Burkina faso, Ghana And UK(London)Anti-Crime Squad have recompensed you due to meeting held with Four countries Government and the world high commissions against fraud activities by the Four country Citizens.Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit (NFIU).


A compensation has been issued out in ATM DEBIT CARD to all the affected victims and has been in distribution already to all the bearers. Your ATM CARD was among those that was reported undelivered as at last Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the Committee to make sure you receive your ATM CARD immediately for your usage.


According to the number of applicants at hand,184 Beneficiaries has been paid, half of the victims are from the United States,we still have more 37 left to be paid the compensations of ($1,000,000.00 USD) One Million United State Dollar's each. Your particulars was retrieved from one of the Syndicates who was arrested as one of their victims of the operations,you are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message to him for any reason whatsoever as the U.S. secret service is already on trace of the other criminals. So keep it secret till they are all apprehended. Other victims who have not been contacted can submit their application as well for scrutiny and possible consideration.


NFIU further told us that the use of Nigeria Couriers and the Benin was abolished due to interception activities noticed in the above mentioned courier services in Benin,Nigeria and Ghana and thereby have made a concrete arrangement with the DHL Courier Company for a safe delivery to your door-step once the beneficiary meets up the demand of the conveyance.


We advise that you do what is needed of you to make sure the NFIU dispatches your recompense on Friday. You are assured of the safety of your ATM CARD and availability and be advised that you should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers and security companies who in collaboration scammed you.get back to John Simmon immediately to check if the delivery date suits you.


Since the Federal Bureau of Investigation is involved in this transaction, you have to be rest assured for this is 100% risk free it is our duty to protect the American Citizens and other europian countries worldwide. All I want you to do is to contact Mr John Simmon via email, for their requirements to proceed regarding the delievery of your Atm Card,which will cost you $275.00 only.So your files would be updated after which he will send the payment informations which you will use in making payment of $275.00 via Western Union Money Transfer or Money Gram Transfer for the shipment of your Atm Card,after you make the payment,The delivery of your Atm Card will be effected to your designated home address without any further delay.


Re-Confirm your details.

1. SURNAME
2. OTHER NAMES
3. PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS
4. ADDRESS
5. AMOUNT TO BE CLAIMED.



You are advised to send also your direct mobile or telephone number for easier communication.



You are to contact Mr John Simmons Consular/Diplomat BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION ABUJA,with the information below,for the release of your fund now.



Contact Person : John Simmons
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District, Abuja.
Telephone: +234-807-0627-501
Email : johnsimmon85@yahoo.com.hk





Yours in Service,

Linda Travis
Secretary to the Consular/Diplomat
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONS ABUJA.



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