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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 Princess Lowert" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrthomas.williams11@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:09:14 -0400
Subject: COMPENSATION HEAD OFFICE DEPARTMENT

Dear Beneficiary,
 
 
 
 
How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? I hope this mail meets you in a perfect condition. This is
 
the United Nations Organisation (COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT), this program is organised by the Board of Trustees and Directors
 
for the end of the Year "POVERTY REDUCTION AND ERADICATION". We are using our reputable and well known organisation to let
 
you know that you are one of our chosen beneficiaries for this program of "POVERTY REDUCTION AND ERADICATION" in your
 
country e-mail directory.
 
 
 
 
 
We hereby inform you that you have successfully being chosen and compensated for an In ternational Bank Draft written out
 
in your name in the amount of $1,000,000.00usd (One Million United States Dollars) in our West Africa regional Annex. Now,
 
for the compensated price, you will have to contact the Finance House and the Compensation Department for your perusals and
 
claims of your compensated price.
 
 
 
 
My dear beneficiary, below is the contact of the Finance House and Compensation Department (FHCD) for the collection and
 
claims of your international certificated bank draft:
 
 
 
 
COMPENSATION HEAD OFFICE AND FINACIAL DEPARTMENT
CONTACT Officer: Mr.Thomas.williams
EMAIL: (mrthomas.williams11@yahoo.com)
CELL PHONE: +234-7036477922
 
 
 
 
 
Below is our Chief Organiser's contact information in the United Kingdom should you have any questions and verifications to
 
make for proper enlightment and explanation.case you want to veri fy or get any comfirmation from me but i want you to be
 
rest assured that your bank draft will be cashed at you nominated Bank.
 
 
 
 
CHIEF ORGANISER/C.E.O UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION DEPARMENT
NAME: Mrs Princes Lowert
ADDRESS: 207 Monston Lane Park
407 MJ Leyland United Kingdom. 
 
 
 
 
Finally, remember that we have forwarded instruction to the Finance House and Compensation Department (FHCD) on your behalf
 
to send the bank draft to you as soon as you contact them without delay. Please be informed that you should treat this as
 
confidential as ever and in good faith from the Board and Management of the Organisation.
 
 
 
 
NOTE THAT YOU HAVE TO PAID ONE  HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLAR($180us)FOR THE DELIVERY OF YOUR PACKAGE.
 
 
 
Thanks. God Loves and Bless you and your family.
 
 
 
Hope to contact the F.H.C.D soon.
 
 
 
Your's Faithfully,
Mrs Princes Lowert
C.E.O / CHIEF ORGANISE

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