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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: EFCC OFFICE <mrsfaridawaziri@royal.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:39:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Don't Allow My Effort Be In Vain,


Economic & Financial Crimes Commission
EFCC Executive Chairman, Chief Mrs. Farida Mzamber Waziri (AIG rtd)
 
Well, you’ve made me understand that my effort all this period is just in vain since you refused to show seriousness in making this claim. I hold a close door meeting with the Senate Committee who is in charge of Foreign Debt Release, with the World Debt Management Representative (World Bank) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Representative today close to (Four Hours) because today the 25th of March, 2010 was scheduled for the transfer of the fund by 12 noon Nigeria time, but I made them understand that the fault came from you due to the reason that you never believed me right from the very unset but prefer dealing with imposters. Also you refused to send down the $200 to the bank today as stated in my previous email.
 
The Senate Committee who is in charge of Foreign Debt Release made me understand that it might not be you fault but might be because of the fee involved in the transfer of your fund. He also made me understand that I should convince the bank to issue out this payment to you in a very cheaper means.
 
Right now I need your attention and compliance if you really want to received your payment today because I have heard a lot concerning you refusing to comply that is why all this is going on with your fund and since you don’t have a representative out there, I have pledge myself to act as your representative to get your payment release immediately because I know the offices that I will contact on your behalf for the swiftly release of your payment and the Senate Committee has accepted with the it.
 
I await your imperative and affirmative response toward this matter, The following are the payment options which has being scheduled for the release of Foreign Debt Release today: (1) International Bank Draft (2) Automated Teller Machine (ATM Card), so choose from the following payment options in order for the necessary processing of your payment today and I believe this is the only fastest and cheapest way you can receive this fund today. All is required of you is the insurance fee of either your International Bank Draft or Automated Teller Machine depending on how you want to receive your payment today.
 
Kindly send down the insurance fee of $100 only and inform me on the mode of payment you want so I can inform the bank immediately. Also provide your postal address where either your International Bank Draft or Automated Teller Machine (ATM Card) will be sent to today.
 
From:
To: James Monday
Amount: US$100
Location: Lagos/Nigeria
T-Question: To
T-Answer: Monday
Money Transfer Control Number:
 
Please note that I am aware of all fees you have paid so far so I wouldn’t want you to pay a dime again to any other person or commission apart from this insurance fee of $100. Kindly send the fee either via western union money transfer or money gram transfer immediately you receive this message so you can receive either your ATM Card or your Bank Draft immediately.
 
Your communication code: EFCC/NG/74-A0807777HJ/NG
 
Best Regards,
EFCC Executive Chairman, Chief Mrs. Farida Mzamber Waziri (AIG rtd)



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