419 scam: "ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION"<efcc@ng.org> Attn: Beneficiary:RE: SCAM VICTIM RE-IMBURSEMENT

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "economic and financial crimes commission" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
- "(efcc)" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
- "lagos" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fmfxxx1@post.ro>
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:45:04 -0800
Subject: Attn: Beneficiary:RE: SCAM VICTIM RE-IMBURSEMENT

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC),
15A AWOLOWO ROAD ,
IKOYI LAGOS , NIGERIA .
OUR REF: 10667FV

YOUR REF: 890

Attn: Beneficiary. RE: SCAM VICTIM RE-IMBURSEMENT

As a result of several complaints and reports from foreigners who had been defrauded by dubious Nigerians through contract scams/fraud, the Federal Government was compelled Five years ago set up the ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION(EFCC) to investigate, prosecute and recover these’ stolen' monies from the fraudsters.

Right now, we have successfully recovered Hundreds of Millions of dollars from these fraudsters while many of them are currently serving various prison terms. Presently, our President has graciously directed us to commence compensational payment to all victims of this fraud/scam from the recovered funds. The victims to be compensated must be ready to show proof and facts of being defrauded.To enable the quick process and outright release of your payment to you through two accredited banks in Europe/USA.

Anticipate your earliest response of co-operation, and always ensure to quote this ref code 10667FV for security reasons.

Reconfirm your details
Your Full Name
Your Resident Address
Your Direct Telephone Number
Your Age and Occupation

Thank you and good day.

Yours Faithfully,

Mr. Femi Babafemi.

Director, Corporate Affairs.

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC).

Anti-fraud resources:

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