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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: "Mr. Ezekiel Justin" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <vickieellend@one.co.il>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:57:14 -0700
Subject: Immediate Payment Release.

Dear Fund Beneficiary,
I believe this message will definitely be amazing to you because of its realistic value. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience that was rendered to you in your line of payment transaction with some impersonators from the Nigerian officials and Africa as a whole.
 
First, I will like to introduce myself. My name is Mr. Ezekiel Justin, the new personal assistant to the President Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is obvious that you have not received your payment from the Nigerian government due to past corrupt Governmental officials who almost held the fund to themselves for their selfish reasons and some individuals who have taken advantage of you.
 
It may interest you to hear that we have successfully verified your payment file but we will like to apologize for the delay which was caused by some of our selfish bank officials. Please do accept our apology and also bear with us for it will never repeat itself as a new reliable and God fearing person has been appointed by the reputable Government of Nigeria to release your payment with immediate effect. This includes every Contract payment, Inheritance/international Lottery payments etc.
 
Nevertheless, its my pleasure to inform you that we have been able to arrest some of these corrupt Government officials that are involved in this fraud activities which according to the judgment by the Chief Justice of the federation on the 14th of June 2011 declared and charged that these fourteen arrested corrupt bank/government officials will be jailed for 4years for fraud peddlers.
 
Listed below are the 14 people that are now in the police custody for fraud activities:
 
1. Dr. Mike Uche
2. Mrs. Dorothy Iwu
3. Dr. Mrs. Caroline Danjuma
4. Mr. David Smith
5. Engr. Desmond Eke
6. Dr Adekunle Elvis: who is still in court
7. Mr. William Sanusi
8. Dr. Mr. Magnus King
9. Barr. Alex imoh
10. Dr. Henry Caldson
11. Sir Collins Igwe: who is still in court
12. Dr. James Uka
13. Mr. Richard Ike
14. Mrs. Betty Hassan
 
Furthermore, incase the impostor you know is not mentioned above, please do inform us with a reliable information about he/she so that he can be arrested as well. We want a better Africa.
 
As regards this development, two methods of payment have been approved of which you are advised to make your choice in which way you would like to receive your payment. See below and make your choice:
 
1. ATM CARD MODE OF PAYMENT OR
2. BANK TO BANK TRANSFER.
 
 
Without further delay, mentioned below is the contact of the new appointed person who is well trusted by the entire West Africa as a faithful Christian who will make all possible efforts to see that your fund is transferred to you within the next five working days.
 
See below her contact:
 
Name: Mrs. Vickie Ellendu
 
To effect the immediate release of your payment, you are advised to contact Mrs. Vickie Ellendu with all the necessary information needed for the transfer or processing of your atm card. Your payment will be sent to you via any of your preferable option. We guarantee the receipt of your payment within the next five official working days. Your immediate compliance to this message will expedite actions on your payment release.
 
Thank you,
 
Mr. Ezekiel Justin
 
New Personal Assistant to the President
Federal Republic Nigeria

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