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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "consignment " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "transfer of your funds" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- fmf.dr.mrsngoziiweala@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Debt Management Office <info_dmo01@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 15:42:13 +0100
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF THE RELEASE OF ALL DELAYED OVERDUE CONTRACT /
INHERITANCE PAYMENTS
THE PRESIDENCY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
NDIC Building (1st Floor),
Plot 447/448 Constitution Avenue,
Central Business District, ( FCT ) Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: :+2348054693550
Dear Sir,
This is to inform you that the Nigerian Government has
approved the release of all delayed Foreign Contractor's Payments
including foreign Investors funds / Inheritance that has being seized for
more than decades ago.
You are requested to contact the Finance Minister Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
for the immediate transfer of your funds to your designated Bank Account of
your choice. You can as well inform her to obtain a High Court Order on
your behalf to enable the High Court to appoint a Commercial Bank that
will pay you eight er through Swift KTT Transfer or ATM Card Payment or
Through a Special Diplomatic Consignment Delivery.
Contact her :
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
Telephone Number: +2349036224855
Private Email: fmf.dr.mrsngoziiweala@gmail.com
AND UPDATE THIS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY ON YOUR CORRESPONDENCE WITH HER
Yours in Service
Dr Abraham Nwankwo
Director of DMO
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