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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: "British High Commission" <alice@cangere.com.br>
Reply-To: bhcommission_fco@mail2uk.com
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:37:28 -0300
Subject: COMPENSATION FOR SCAM VICTIMS::::

Office for the Coordination Of Humanitarian Affairs,
Integrated Regional Information Network

503B Zik Avenue Garki Abuja
TEL: +234 803 500 3775.
E-MAIL: -

Attention:

The British High Commission in Nigeria,Benin Republic,Ghana and Bokinafaso
received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and
Malaysia,Etc. The countries of Nigeria, Benin Republic, Bokinafaso And Ghana
have recompensed you following the meeting held with the Four countries'
Government and various countries' high commission for the fraudulent
activities carried out by the Four countries' Citizens.

Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Nigeria Financial
Intelligent Unit (NFIU). A compensation has been issued out ATM CARD to all
the affected victims and has been already been in distribution to all the
bearers. Your ATM CARD was among those that was reported undelivered as at
Last Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the
Committee to make sure you receive your ATM CARD immediately.

NFIU further told us that the use of Nigeria and Benin Couriers was abolished
due to interception activities noticed in the above mentioned courier services
in Benin,Nigeria and Ghana and thereby have made a concrete arrangement with
the DHL Courier Company for a safe delivery to your door-step once the
beneficiary meets up the demand of the conveyance.

We advise that you do the needful to make sure the NFIU dispatches your ATM
CARD on Monday. Reply this e-mail to bhcommission_fco@mail2uk.com . You are
assured of the safety of your draft and availability. Be advised that you
should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers and security companies
who in collaboration scammed you. Call me at: +234 803 500 3775. immediately
to check if the delivery date suits you.

Yours in Service,

Teresa Beckley
Secretary to the
CONSULAR

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