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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: "Dr Frank Tony" <lcorreia@atrium-incorporators.com>
Reply-To: <coolman1940@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:19:48 -0700
Subject: GOOD NEWS

 
Sur Court Internationale   de Justice
Attn:  BENEFICIARY                   
                                                                          Date: 10/03/2010
THEME:     US$10 MILLION WORTH OF PAYMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED
The International Court Of Justice has ruled in favor of all payment beneficiaries/Inheritance beneficiaries, creditors as Instructed by United Nation in Conjunction with World Bank.  We have also signal Barclays Bank London for final Crediting of your account as you may desire. United Nations dedicated team of lawyers and human right activists, who consist of some fraction of the European and American legal luminary, have been working to make sure that you receive your overdue payment as been delayed in the past unconditionally without any reservation.
 
 
Sequel to the legal fight to make matters so simple for you, the Lawyers have succeeded in the conclusion of the road map for your fund transfer into your bank account. Having presented your long year’s ordeal to the International Court Of Justice, the President of this court with the judges has unanimously ruled in your favor pertaining the non-payment of any applicable Taxes Except registration of your Stamp Duty with The British Ministry of Justice for Legal approval, until your fund is received in your bank account. This is the wonderful achievement.
However, you have been required by the International Court Of Justice’s Registry, for the establishment of the stamp duty to this effect, so that your fund will be transfer by today. You are also advised to write Mr.Coolman Mccum (Auditor General, World Bank Payment Center London) as He is the Person to transfer your fund. Your fund is with Barclays Bank but Mr.Coolman Mccum has the Mandate to transfer your fund and will direct you on what to do.
 
It is important that you reconfirm to Mr.Coolman Mccum (AUDITOR GENERAL,WORLD BANK PAYMENT CENTER LONDON), Email: coolman1940@gmail.com) right away with the following for cross checking to avoid mistakes.
1)     YOUR DIRECT PHONE/FAX NUMBER
2)     YOUR COOPERATION
3)      YOUR BANKING INFORMATION
4)      YOUR AGE
5)      YOUR SEX
Meanwhile, a woman came to my office few days ago with a letter claiming to be your representative.
HERE ARE THE INFORMATIONS SHE PRESENT TO ME FOR YOUR TRANSFER:
ACCOUNT NAME: Jennifer Anderson
BANK NAME: CITI BANK, NEW YORK .
BANK ADDRESS: BROOKLYN NEW YORK , USA .
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6503809428.
HOWEVER,WE SHALL PROCEED TO ISSUE ALL PAYMENTS DETAILS TO THE SAID Jennifer Anderson, IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN WORKING DAYS FROM TODAY.
NOTE: Your fund is in Barclays Bank but you have to write Mr.Coolman Mccum as He will tell you what to do as well inform you on the contact of Barclays Bank London for the Remittance of your fund without delay.
 
The International Court Of Justice has solidified all plans to make your payment a success.
Please, try and call Mr. Coolman Mccum, immediately, Email:coolman1940@gmail.com
Thanks,
DR Frank Tony
Registrar, International Court Of Justice
International Court of Justice      
Court International de Justice
 

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