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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: "MR MIKE ORJI" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mikeorji00@qatar.io>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:11:23 +0100
Subject: BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION COTONOU ( YOUR FUND AT LAST )

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION COTONOU.
#20 OBAKRAN ROAD IKEJU,CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT, BENIN REPUBLIC.
PRIVATE: mikeorji00@qatar.io

Attention Beneficiary,

The British High Commission in Benin Republic, Nigeria, Ghana and Burkina Faso, South Africa, Togo, Senegal In collaboration with UK (London) Anti-Crime Squad received a report of scam against you and other British/USA citizens and Malaysia etc. whom the country of Benin/Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana And UK (London) Anti-Crime Squad have recompensed you due to meeting held with Four countries Government and the world high commissions against fraud activities by the Four country Citizens. Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Benin Financial Intelligent Unit (BFIU).

Compensation has been issued out in ATM DEBIT CARD to all the affected victims and has been already in distribution to all the bearers. Your ATM CARD was among those that were 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 for your usage.
According to the number of applicants at hand,184 Beneficiaries has been paid, half of the victims are from the United States, we still have more 37 left to be paid the compensations of ($1,000,000.00 USD) One Million United State Dollar's each. Your particulars was mentioned by one of the Syndicates who was arrested as one of their victims of the operations, you are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message to him for any reason whatsoever as the U.S. secret service is already on trace of the other criminals.

So keep it secret till they are all apprehended. Other victims who have not been contacted can submit their application as well for scrutiny and possible consideration. BFIU further told us that the use of Benin Couriers and the Nigeria 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 TNT 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 BFIU dispatches your recompense on Friday. You are assured of the safety of your ATM CARD and availability and be advised that you should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers and security companies who in collaboration scammed you. Get back to me immediately to check if the delivery date suits you.

You are advised to send also your direct mobile or telephone number for easier communication.

You are to contact Mr Mike Orji Consular/Diplomat BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION COTONOU, with the information below, for the release of your fund.

Full Name.......................... .......
Mobile Phone Number.........................
Contact Address for Processing Of the Delivery. .................

Contact Person: Mike Orji
#20 Obakran Road Ikej,
Central Business District, Benin Republic.
Email: mikeorji00@qatar.io

NOTE: there is a delivery charges which is only $150, as soon as payment is confirmed. We shall immediately dispatch your package and email you with the TNT tracking numbers so as for you to be able to track your package on line and know when to be at home to receive it. Please be informed that the ATM card and the pin would be enclosed in the envelope and you can make withdrawals from the moment you receive the package.

Yours in Service,

Mr. Mike Orji
Secretary to the Consular/Diplomat
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONS COTONOU.

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