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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: "From Chief Hon, MMELIKA AUSTI," <office_file02@btinternet.com>
Reply-To: infointerpolice@hosanna.net
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:53:47 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: FROM INTERNPOL POLICE FORCE JOINT TEAM UNIT NIGERIA AND BENIN REPUBLIC.












FROM INTERNPOL POLICE FORCE JOINT TEAM UNIT NIGERIA AND BENIN REPUBLIC.

GTD ROAD AEDGBI COTONOU REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN
INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE FORCE INVESTIGATING UNIT
   
ATTENTIONS THE BENEFICIARY
 
This is official notice to you that we have been mandated by all Africa President headed by Nigeria And Benin Republic to monitor and follow up your payment of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand United State Dollars $1.8Million with western union Benin Republic office as Joint team and make sure you fund handed over to you as soon as your response. 
 
We came to understand through our investigation team that you have been trying to claim your funds for a couple of months now and you are yet to receive your funds due to corruptions in western union office. It was based on this that  Mr. President mandated us to handle your payment and make sure that you receive your funds without any delay as he is trying to rebuild the good image of Africa with our foreign counterparts all over the world.
 
Our duty is to put a stop to all corruption frequently occurs at local or national level with the help of Federal Bureau of Investigation  (FBI) whom we work hand to hand with to get hold of all the hidden and Identify thieves local and international level.  
 
We need your absolute co-operation right now so that you can receive your total amount of $1,8Million which is now in custody the Interpol Police Force Unity office. 
 
In view of this development, you are requested to confirm and furnish us with your full postage address and telephone numbers to enable us proceed with process of your fund delivering to you through our diplomatic International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity service as consignment to your door step.
 
 Interpol aims to facilitate International Police Force co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular Countries. Action is taken within 72hours the limits of existing laws in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Interpol constitution prohibits any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character.
 
Interpol Police Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is working towards the recovery of funds and return of stolen assets. This project allows Interpol to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in co-coordinated efforts to trace, seize, confiscate and return public funds to victim countries and Individuals.  
 
  Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information as You have to fill the delivery form and sign on the international diplomatic consignments clearance and return it with the official fee of $99 dollars for the issuance of your international yellow tag that will be pasted on your consignments for a successful delivery with the united nation airline. 
 
We will proceed in delivering of your consignment to you immediately. For security reasons endeavor to indicate this (CODE NUMBER) (IT860) this code shows that you are the rightful owner of the consignment box.   
You advised to send it direct to my name .
Receiver Name:… MMELIKA AUSTINE
Address :………Cotonou Benin Republic
Text Question:………
Answers :.
Amount:……$99.
MTCN:……
Sender Name & Complete Address: 
 
Yours Faithfully
Chief Hon, MMELIKA AUSTINE
Inspector General of fraud International Interpol Police Force Unity. 
 
Inspector General of fraud International Interpol Police Force Unity. 

 

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