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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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Fraud email example:

From: FINANCIAL MISAPPROPRIATION COMMISSION <detective.access@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <mikemorris_detectivepayment@ubbi.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:54:08 +0000
Subject: RE: UNCLAIMED INHERITANCE/CONTRACT/LOTTERY FUND





FINANCIAL MISAPPROPRIATION COMMISSION

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE
CHAIRMAN

GARKI, ABUJA NIGERIA

TEL:
234-802 272 3266

EMAIL: mikemorris_detectivepayment@ubbi.com



Date: 23rd NOVEMBER, 2007

RE: UNCLAIMED INHERITANCE/CONTRACT/LOTTERY FUND

Attn: BENEFICIARY/CONTRACTOR

I am
Detective Mike Morris, a Briton, Chairman of Financial Misappropriation
Commission in Nigeria, what a surprise, for a
Briton to hold such a sensitive post in a foreign land. I was appointed by the
presidency. This was as a result of pressure mounted on Nigeria government by
beneficiaries and contractors that are owned millions of dollars/pounds
sterling over a period of twenty years and the urgency of this project
compelled us to work on (24 Hours) due to the 31 days deadline given to us.

The Newly Elected Government of Nigeria who was sworn in on
the 29th May headed by His Excellency Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and
the Executive council has decided as a matter of urgency to pay off
every debt as to clear its image in the International Community. They
constituted this honorable commission.

We are working in collaboration with the following institutions;



1) U.S Postal Inspection Service

2) United States Secret Service

3) Federal Bureau Of Investigation

4) National White Collar Crime Center

5) Metropolitan Police London

After series of meetings and deliberations, it was concluded
that a foreigner should be the chairman, as the Nigerian that held the post in
the past made no difference, instead they worsened the situation, by defrauding
the beneficiaries that are owned a lot of money, this informed my appointment
as the chairman of this great commission. From the records of outstanding
contractors due for payment with the Federal Government of Nigeria your name
and company is on the list of major contractors/beneficiaries who have not
received their payments from the Federal Government of Nigeria. I have mapped
out modalities and procedures that will guide us to a success, and which is
aware that will benefit you all a great deal.



1) I will strongly advise that you must stop forth with contact with any
government agencies, ministers, commission, panels of any sort, apex banks i.e.
(C B N) or commercial banks, as the continuous contact with these agencies will
complicate your transactions.



(2) You are to forward all the names and telephone numbers of people you
have sent money in the past, this will enable us apprehend them and try to get
the money you sent to them back.

(3) On page 71 paragraphs 5 sub section 1-4 of the Nigeria Financial Law, beneficiaries are not suppose to
pay thousands of dollars. As stipulated in the Financial Law book, you are to
procure the Deduction Certificate, that will enable all charges be deducted
from your total sum, after which the balance is wired into your designated
account within 72 working hours.



(4) Reconfirm the following information's a) Your full name and address,( b)
Phone, fax and mobile #. (c) Working ID/Int'l passport.

On this note, you are advised to indicate your interest by applying
for the Deduction Certificate. This is the only chance to rightly get what
belong to us from African Government; we have gone through a lot from Africans.
Are you not tired of making payments after payments? I concluded that you
beneficiaries are the architect of your misfortune; therefore nobody can help
you if you are not ready to stop moving in circles, the decision is yours.



I await your urgent response.



Remain blessed.

Detective Mike Morris M.

Executive Chairman

Financial Misappropriation Commission

TEL: 234-802 272 3266

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